ABSTRACT
Q1 Regarding the occurrence of necrotising enterocolitis (NEC), which of the following is true? A There is no association between birthweight or gestational age and
NEC. B Almost all patients diagnosed with NEC require surgical
intervention. C The mortality rate for NEC is the same for patients managed medi-
cally or surgically and is approximately 50%. D Over 90% of patients diagnosed with NEC were previously
enterally fed and breast milk can be considered protective when compared with formula.
