Comparison of preoperative and intraoperative surgeon diagnosis and pathologic findings in spontaneous intestinal perforation vs necrotizing enterocolitis.
Olivia A KeaneGoeto DantesValerie L DutreuilLouis DoSavanah RumbikaPamela B SylvestreAmina M BhatiaPublished in: Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association (2024)
Our study shows moderate agreement between preoperative, intraoperative, and pathologic diagnoses. Further studies investigating the clinical characteristics of SIP and NEC are needed to improve diagnostic accuracy and management.