There is no overall difference in death or NDI rates at 18 to 22 months corrected age between initial laparotomy versus drainage. However, the preoperative diagnosis of #NEC or #SIP modifies the impact of initial treatment.
doi: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000005099
https://journals.lww.com/annalsofsurgery/Abstract/9000/Initial_Laparotomy_Versus_Peritoneal_Drainage_in.93407.aspx
