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Aim The aim of this study was to investigate our indications of laparotomy, surgical procedures and their results, and to compare our results with those of others. In necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), indications of surgery, surgical strategy and results vary.Materials and methods This study was conducted at the regional tertiary care referral centre. The study design was a retrospective one. Case records of 24 patients with advanced NEC who underwent laparotomy over a 7-year period were analysed. Demographic data, clinical features, laboratory and skiagram findings, indication for surgery, operative findings, procedures performed, immediate surgery-related complications and postoperative survival were studied.

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