STAT trial: stoma or intestinal anastomosis for necrotizing enterocolitis: a multicentre randomized controlled trial

Topic overview

Multicenter RCT of 80 infants with NEC requiring resection found primary anastomosis superior to stoma formation, with faster weaning from parenteral nutrition and fewer intestinal complications. No difference in mortality was observed between groups, supporting anastomosis as preferred approach when distal bowel is healthy.

Key takeaways

Primary anastomosis reduces parenteral nutrition duration vs stoma in NEC requiring resection (HR 2.38, p=0.004)
Mortality rates are equivalent between primary anastomosis and stoma formation in NEC surgery
Stoma formation increases risk of multiple intestinal complications compared to primary anastomosis (46% vs 16%, p=0.02)
When distal bowel is healthy at NEC laparotomy, primary anastomosis is preferred over stoma creation
Primary anastomosis enhances recovery without increasing adverse outcomes in appropriately selected NEC patients

Keywords

Necrotizing Enterocolitis Neonatal Surgery Primary Anastomosis Stoma Formation Parenteral Nutrition Randomized Controlled Trial

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#NecrotizingEnterocolitis #NeonatalSurgery #PediatricSurgery #RCT

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