Laparotomy vs. Drainage for Infants With Necrotizing Enterocolitis

This trial will compare the effectiveness of two surgical procedures -laparotomy versus drainage - commonly used to treat necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) or isolated intestinal perforations (IP) in extremely low birth weight infants (≤1,000 g). Infants diagnosed with NEC or IP requiring surgical intervention, will be recruited. Subjects will be randomized to receive either a laparotomy or peritoneal drainage. Primary outcome is impairment-free survival at 18-22 months corrected age.

Principal Investigator

  • Krisa Van Meurs

Stanford Investigator(s)

  • David K. Stevenson, M.D.
  • Susan R. Hintz, M.D., M.S. Epi.
  • Karl Sylvester

CONTACT INFORMATION

Primary Contact:
M. Bethany Ball
(650) 725-8342