Duodenocolic Fistula in a Neonate Post Necrotizing Enterocolitis

Internal enteric fistula following necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a rare complication. Only a handful of cases have been described in world literature. We report an interesting case of a neonate with a duodenocolic fistula following NEC. The child was successfully managed surgically.

Bibliographic Details
Published in:	Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
Main Authors:	Amar Shah, Ria Sharma, Anirudh Shah
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2025-03-01
Subjects:	internal enteric fistula necrotizing enterocolitis neonate
Online Access:	https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jiaps.jiaps_194_24

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