Premature infant with abdominal distention, suspected necrotizing enterocolitis
Recommended: Abdominal X-ray (serial every 6-8 hours) is the preferred imaging study for premature infant with abdominal distention, suspected necrotizing enterocolitis. Pneumatosis intestinalis is pathognomonic.
Recommended study
Abdominal X-ray (serial every 6-8 hours)
Pneumatosis intestinalis is pathognomonic. Portal venous gas and pneumoperitoneum are concerning.