What's the treatment of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)?

• if no sticture or perforation, consider medical management w/ NG tube, broad-spectrum antibiotics, NPO/TPN and supportive care


• consider surgery if stricture, perforation or failed medical management

Source

Okada, P MD and Hicks, B MD. "Nontraumatic Surgical Emergencies." The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Resource. 4th ed. 2006 Feb.