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Resection and primary anastomosis in necrotizing enterocolitis

N Ade-Ajayi1, E Kiely, D Drake

  • 1Department of Paediatric Surgery, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, England.

Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
|July 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) surgery outcomes show primary anastomosis is effective. This approach in newborns with NEC offers better results than staged procedures, reducing mortality and complications.

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Area of Science:

  • Neonatal surgery
  • Pediatric surgery
  • Gastrointestinal surgery

Background:

  • Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a critical surgical condition in newborns.
  • Advanced NEC necessitates surgical intervention, with various treatment options available.
  • Management of neonatal enterostomies can be challenging for surgeons.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the outcomes of surgical interventions for advanced necrotizing enterocolitis in infants.
  • To compare the efficacy of primary anastomosis versus staged procedures in NEC management.
  • To evaluate mortality and morbidity rates associated with different surgical approaches.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 26 infants undergoing surgery for advanced NEC over a 2-year period.

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  • Analysis of outcomes for infants treated with resection and primary anastomosis.
  • Analysis of outcomes for infants treated with initial enterostomy (with or without resection).

    • Main Results:

    • Primary anastomosis was performed in 18 infants, with a 11% mortality rate (2 deaths).
    • Complications in the primary anastomosis group included recurrent NEC (22%) and strictures (17%).
    • An initial enterostomy was performed in 8 infants, resulting in a 63% mortality rate (5 deaths).

    Conclusions:

    • Primary anastomosis is a viable and effective surgical option for infants with resected NEC.
    • The study suggests primary anastomosis may offer improved survival and reduced morbidity compared to staged enterostomy procedures.
    • Surgical management of NEC requires careful consideration of individual patient factors and available surgical techniques.