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Neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis: a clinical study

A Narang1, R Rao, O N Bhakoo

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh.

Indian Pediatrics
|December 1, 1993
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Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) affects infants, with key symptoms including gastric residue and abdominal distension. Lower birth weight and gestational age are linked to higher mortality in NEC cases.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal Medicine
  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a severe gastrointestinal emergency in neonates.
  • Early identification and risk factor analysis are crucial for improving outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the clinical presentation, diagnostic features, and outcomes of necrotizing enterocolitis in a cohort of infants.
  • To identify factors associated with increased mortality in neonates diagnosed with NEC.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 77 infants diagnosed with NEC over a 5-year period.
  • Data collected included birth weight, gestational age, clinical signs, laboratory results, imaging findings, and survival rates.
  • Statistical analysis to identify risk factors for mortality.

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Main Results:

  • NEC diagnosis occurred at a mean of 4.9 days in infants with a mean birth weight of 1667g and gestational age of 33.3 weeks.
  • Common presenting features included prefeed gastric residue (98.7%) and abdominal distension (97.3%).
  • Pneumatosis intestinalis (83.9%) and pneumoperitoneum (35.5%) were significant radiologic findings. Overall survival was 61%, with Stage III NEC survival at 13%.
  • Factors associated with higher mortality included birth weight <1500g, gestational age <32 weeks, abdominal erythema, intra-abdominal mass, portal venous gas, and Gram-negative septicemia.

Conclusions:

  • Necrotizing enterocolitis presents with characteristic gastrointestinal and systemic signs.
  • Specific clinical and radiological findings, alongside prematurity and sepsis, are critical indicators of poor prognosis in NEC.
  • Aggressive management and close monitoring are essential for high-risk neonates with NEC.