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Under what circumstances is surgery for necrotizing enterocolitis performed?
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The surgical treatment depends on the individual patient's condition. Patients with infection that has caused serious damage to the bowel may have portions of the bowel removed
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What percentage of necrotizing enterocolitis cases are treated without surgery?
Successful treatment for necrotizing enterocolitis in premature infants occurs in approximately 70% of cases without surgery.
What is the prognosis for newborns undergoing surgery for necrotizing enterocolitis?
Necrotizing enterocolitis is the most common cause of death in newborns undergoing surgery. The average mortality is 30-40%, even higher in severe cases.
What are possible complications of surgery for necrotizing enterocolitis?
wound infections and lack of healing, persistent sepsis and bowel necrosis, and a serious internal bleeding disorder known as disseminated intravascular coagulation.
What are possible complications facing survivors of surgery for necrotizing enterocolitis?
a stricture, or narrowing, of the intestine that occurs with healing. This can create an intestinal obstruction that will require surgery. Infants may also be more susceptible to future bacterial infections in the gastrointestinal tract
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