Embryological development of the intestine and necrotizing enterocolitis

• Main Authors: Anna De Magistris (Author), Maria Antonietta Marcialis (Author), Melania Puddu (Author), Angelica Dessì (Author), Roberta Irmesi (Author), Elisabetta Coni (Author), Vassilios Fanos (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hygeia Press di Corridori Marinella, 2016-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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It is possible to distinguish two phases in the development and maturation of the intestine: intra-uterine and extra-uterine. Up until the 13th week of the embryological phase, a fetus' development is not controlled by factors external to the alimentary canal. It is instead guided by the homeot...