[Intestinal stenosis, sequelae of necrotizing enterocolitis. Analysis of 9 cases]

Intestinal necrosis was a complication of necrotizing enterocolitis of the newborn in 9 of 42 cases. In 6 neonates it followed medical treatment of the enterocolitis, presenting in this case as an occlusive syndrome. After surgical treatment (3 cases) the diagnosis was made from radiologic imaging prior to reestablishment of digestive continuity. Surgery was necessary in all cases, and procedures used are described (technic, date of operation). The prognosis of enterocolitis is worsened by this stenosis (1 death in the 9 cases).