Postoperative Outcomes of Extremely Low Birth-Weight Infants With Necrotizing Enterocolitis or Isolated Intestinal Perforation: A Prospective Cohort Study by the NICHD Neonatal Research Network

摘要

This prospective, multicenter observational study reports mortality and morbidity outcomes after initial laparotomy or initial peritoneal drainage in premature infants with necrotizing enterocolitis or isolated intestinal perforation. Postoperative mortality did not differ between the 2 treatment groups. A preoperative diagnosis of necrotizing enterocolitis was an important prognostic factor indicating an increased likelihood of death.