An indication of whether a PATIENT DIAGNOSIS of Necrotising enterocolitis (NEC) was confirmed using histology, following a laparotomy (a surgical incision into the abdominal cavity, for diagnosis or in preparation for major surgery).
National Codes:
| Y | Yes - necrotising enterocolitis confirmed by histology |
| N | No - necrotising enterocolitis not confirmed by histology |
This attribute is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| plural | HISTOLOGY CONFIRMED NECROTISING ENTEROCOLITIS FOLLOWING LAPAROTOMY INDICATORS |