Surgical Treatment of Perforated Necrotizing Enterocolitis and Spontaneous Intestinal Perforation in Extremely Low Birth Weight Premature Infants- Is Resection and Primary Anastomosis a Safe Option?

Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and spontaneous intestinal perforation (SIP) lead to significant morbidity and mortality in extreme-low birth weight (ELBW) infants. This study examined surgical management and outcomes for these conditions.