Journal article
The timing of enterostomy reversal after necrotizing enterocolitis
Abstract
BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: Newborns undergoing surgery for necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) often require a stoma. The study purpose is to determine if the timing of stoma closure impacts the postoperative course.
METHODS: After obtaining institutional review board approval, records of patients with NEC who received a stoma between 2003 and 2007 at 2 pediatric institutions were reviewed. Data collected included time interval between stoma creation and …
Authors
Al-Hudhaif J; Phillips S; Gholum S; Puligandla PP; Flageole H
Journal
Journal of Pediatric Surgery, Vol. 44, No. 5, pp. 924–927
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
5 2009
DOI
10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2009.01.028
ISSN
0022-3468