Amr I.M. Hawal
MBBCh, Dubai.
Title: Necrotizing Enterocolitis in a Preterm Infant Newborn & Role of Feeding …. An Update ! ( A Clinical Case Report Presentation ).
Biography
Biography: Amr I.M. Hawal
Abstract
Statement of the Problem:
It’s a clinical case presentation of a male Preterm infant Newborn (+31 wks) who was delivered in our hospital & transferred to our NICU because of Prematurity, VLBW & need to respiratory support. Baby shortly undergo Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) on 5th day of life shortly after start of expressed milk feeding …! Which was early detected by use of Near Infrared Abdominal spectroscopy (NIRS). Baby was deteriorated clinically in a couple of hours & undergo intestinal perforation with peritonitis , So, Abdominal exploration surgery with intestinal resection & end – to end anastomosis was done urgently.
Baby improved gradually & early feedings was started & gradually