P77Dagger codeAsterisk code

Necrotizing enterocolitis of fetus and newborn

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GuidelinesEnterocolitis, NecrotisingDescription Diagnostic criteria General and supportive measures Medicine treatment Surgical treatment Referral ICD-10 code: P77 DESCRIPTION Neonate presenting with the consequences of bowel wall injury or necrosis. Risk factors include: prematurity, hypotension/shock, sepsis, early formula feedings, high feeding volumes, perinatal asphyxia (hypoxia), patent ductus arteriosus, and polycythae