Abstract
Introduction
A neonate with features of intestinal obstruction continue to baffle experienced neonatologists and even paediatric surgeons. Hence, when a neonate with such features is admitted to an NICU, it has been observed that the resident physician makes a working diagnosis of NNEC in many cases. We observed that the prelimniary diagnosis may bias subsequent judgement and management in few cases where the diagnosis is unwarranted and actual pathology are different.
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Corresponding Author
Dr Vivek Parameswara Sarma
Department of Paediatric Surgery, SAT Hospital, Govt Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v6i7.154
