A new classification for surgical NEC during exploratory laparotomy: introduction and reproducibility assessment

ConclusionThe introduced classification system for surgical NEC shows high reliability, deepening the understanding of NEC's intraoperative exploration aspects. It promises to indicate operative strategies, enhance prognosis prediction, and substantially facilitate scholarly communication in pediatric surgery. Importantly, it explores the potential for a standardized report and may represent a step forward in classifying surgical NEC, if pediatric surgeons are open to change.
Source: Pediatric Surgery International - Category: Surgery Source Type: research