Morbidity Associated with Laparotomy-confirmed Spontaneous Intestinal Perforation: A Prospective Multicenter Analysis
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In brief
In brief
Prospective multicenter study comparing morbidity outcomes between laparotomy-confirmed spontaneous intestinal perforation and necrotizing enterocolitis in very low birth weight infants. Analysis examined length of stay and complication rates to characterize differences in clinical outcomes between these two neonatal surgical emergencies.
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Background
: Differences in morbidities between spontaneous intestinal perforation (SIP) and necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) are unknown.
Methods
: Prospectively collected multicenter data regarding very low birth weight (VLBW) infants 2015-2019 were analyzed. Diagnosis of SIP or NEC was laparotomy-confirmed in all patients. Multivariable regression modeling was used to assess adjusted length of stay (LOS; primary outcome) and adjusted risk ratios (ARR) for weight