Comparison of Two Surgical Treatments for Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Human Infants
Necrotizing Enterocolitis
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Necrotizing Enterocolitis focused on measuring randomized, controlled, trial, necrotizing, enterocolitis, premature, infants, laparotomy, peritoneal, drainage
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Birth weight less than 1500 grams Gestational age 24 -33 weeks Diagnosed with necrotizing enterocolitis based on Bell stage II or greater Bowel perforation as evidenced by free intraperitoneal air seen on abdominal radiograph, stool, bile, or pus found at paracentesis or clinical evidence of perforation in the joint opinion of the attending surgeon and neonatologist. Exclusion Criteria: Bilateral Grade IV intraventricular hemorrhage Previous abdominal surgery Evidence of gastrointestinal anomaly (i.e. atresia, malrotation etc.)
Sites / Locations
- Yale University School of Medicine Section of Pediatric Surgery