Overview
A multicenter randomized trial of laparotomy vs. drainage as the initial surgical therapy for extremely low birth weight (ELBW) infants with necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) or isolated intestinal perforation (IP): outcomes at 18-22 months adjusted age.
Objective
To assess, whether the initial surgical treatment of extremely low birth weight infants who have necrotizing enterocolitis or intestinal perforation and require surgical treatment should be laparotomy or percutaneous drain.