Emergency Laparotomy for Necrotizing Enterocolitis in a Newborn

1 Anaesthesiologist, Zonal Hospital, Dharamshala, H.P. 2 Senior resident, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, PGI, Chandigarh *Corresponding Author Dr Tanvi Katoch Senior Resident, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, PGI, Chandigarh Abstract Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in NICU survivors. It is predominantly seen in premature formula fed infants. The symptoms may include fever, lethargy, abdominal distension, nausea, vomiting, bloody stools and poor feeding. The mainstay of treatment is discontinuation of oral feeds, nasogastric decompression, with IV feeds and antibiotics along with supportive therapy. Here, we present a case report of a very low birth weight (VLBW) premature infant with NEC.