Presentation
Abdominal distension.
Patient Data
Age: 3 day old, term baby
Gender: Male
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Abdominal x-ray demonstrates multiple distended loops of bowel, with prominent intramural gas.
Case Discussion
This case demonstrates typical, albeit pronounced, features of necrotizing enterocolitis.