Can intestinal perforation in premature infants heal spontaneously?
Disease description:
My younger sister's daughter is a premature baby. The doctor found intestinal perforation during an examination today. Can intestinal perforation in premature infants heal on its own?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xie Zixing
Premature infants with intestinal perforation usually cannot heal spontaneously. Intestinal perforation in preterm infants typically occurs due to incomplete development during the fetal stage. Without timely treatment, it may seriously endanger the infant's health. Surgical intervention is required to treat intestinal perforation in premature infants, along with anti-infective therapy and maintenance of internal environmental stability.
