Intestinal crises in the newborn consist of a spectrum of gastrointestinal disorders, either
congenital or acquired in the first month after birth. In the acquired group necrotizing
enterocolitis (NEC) is generally recognized as the most important cause of intestinal
crisis with significant mortality and long lasting morbidity. Other acquired disorders are
volvulus and milk curd syndrome. Examples of congenital gastrointestinal disorders are
gastroschisis, intestinal atresia, omphalocele, and meconium peritonitis (1-3). NEC is the
main subject of this study
