Abstract
ABSTRACTPrimary Anastomosis in Necrotizing EnterocolitisIntroduction : Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NE) is the most frequent gastrointestinal emergency among newborns (NB). Thirty percent of them require surgical treatment, with resection of the damaged intestinal segment and stoma formation. In some cases, primary resection and anastomosis can be considered. Objective : To review the use of primary anastomosis on NE in 2 pediatric centers, one public hospital and one private clinic. Patients and Method: A retrospective, descriptive study of all NB with NE managed with primary anastomosis at Hospital Exequiel Gonzalez Cortes y Clinica Las Condes between december 2004 and december 2009. The population was divided into Group A: Unifocal, and Group B: Multifocal intestinal involvement. The following variables were evaluated and compared: gestational age, weight, use of peritoneal drains, characteristics of the resected segment, number of anastomoses, requirement of parenteral nutrition, postoperatory complications.
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