HISTOLOGY CONFIRMED NECROTISING ENTEROCOLITIS FOLLOWING LAPAROTOMY INDICATOR
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).
Format / Length
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Description
HISTOLOGY CONFIRMED NECROTISING ENTEROCOLITIS FOLLOWING LAPAROTOMY INDICATOR is the same as attribute
HISTOLOGY CONFIRMED NECROTISING ENTEROCOLITIS FOLLOWING LAPAROTOMY INDICATOR.
For the National Neonatal Data Set - Episodic and Daily Care, HISTOLOGY CONFIRMED NECROTISING ENTEROCOLITIS FOLLOWING LAPAROTOMY INDICATOR is reported when the PATIENT underwent a laparotomy based on the result of an Abdominal X-Ray.
National Codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| Y | Yes - necrotising enterocolitis confirmed by histology |
| N | No - necrotising enterocolitis not confirmed by histology |
Default Codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 9 | Not applicable (no histological examination undertaken) |
Also Known As
This Data Element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Plural | HISTOLOGY CONFIRMED NECROTISING ENTEROCOLITIS FOLLOWING LAPAROTOMY INDICATORS |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Data Set | National Neonatal Data Set - Episodic and Daily Care | references in description HISTOLOGY CONFIRMED NECROTISING ENTEROCOLITIS FOLLOWING LAPAROTOMY INDICATOR |