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Surgical experience with neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis (NNE).

J A O'Neill, G W Holcomb

    Annals of Surgery
    |May 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in premature infants is serious. Surgical intervention for NEC, particularly staged resection with delayed anastomosis, shows improved survival rates, offering hope for affected newborns.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neonatal surgery
    • Pediatric gastroenterology
    • Critical care medicine

    Background:

    • Neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a life-threatening condition in premature infants.
    • NEC management involves supportive care and surgical intervention for severe cases.
    • Operative experience with NEC is crucial for refining treatment protocols.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To detail the operative experience with 33 infants suffering from necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC).
    • To evaluate the outcomes of different surgical approaches for NEC.
    • To describe the management protocol for selecting infants requiring surgery.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 33 premature infants with NEC over seven years.
    • Standardized protocol for monitoring and selecting patients for surgery based on clinical deterioration.
    • Comparison of outcomes between primary anastomosis and staged resection with delayed anastomosis.

    Main Results:

    • Overall mortality for operated NEC cases was 40%.
    • Staged resection with delayed anastomosis demonstrated a lower mortality rate (19%) compared to primary anastomosis (40% in a small group, 26% for determinative cases).
    • Most infants experienced temporary malabsorption, requiring nutritional support.

    Conclusions:

    • Surgical management of NEC, especially staged resection, can improve survival rates.
    • A standardized protocol aids in selecting appropriate surgical candidates.
    • Long-term outcomes for NEC survivors are generally positive with appropriate management.

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