title: Resection with primary anastomosis for necrotizing enterocolitis.
abstract: Primary anastomosis following the resection of bowel for necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) can be done with acceptable morbidity and mortality rates. Twenty-seven patients are reported with three deaths. Primary anastomosis will avoid problems seen with small-bowel stomas. The concomitant ligation of a significant patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) should be considered for patients undergoing abdominal procedures for NEC.
mesh_terms: D004374:Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / Q000601:surgery; D004761:Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous / Q000401:mortality / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008026:Ligation