Necrotising enterocolitis (NEC)
Presentation
This baby was born premature at 27 weeks. He is now 2 months old (35 weeks corrected) and presents with abdominal distension.
Patient Data
Age: 2 months
Gender: Male
From the case:
Necrotising enterocolitis (NEC)
X-ray
Abdominal xrays.
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Frontal
The bowel is distended, and a bubbly appearance to the bowel wall is in keeping with mural gas.
Case Discussion
Necrotizing enterocolitis typically occurs in premature infants, although in most cases it is seen within 10 days of birth.
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