<prompt> A neonate is suspected to be suffering from necrotizing entercolitis NEC. On fuhur examination and investigation, he is diagnosed to be Bell;s stage INEC. The management of choice would beLaporotomy and proceedInseion of bilateral pelvic drainsConservative management with IV fluids and antibioticsInitial conservative management and laparotomy after 24 hours  <response>: .Abdomen radiographs may show pneumatosis intestinalis,or free intraperitoneal air. management consists of agressive resuscitation and intravenous feeding.The optimal time for surgery is not in the acute phase as the baby can withstand the pressure of necrosis better than an adult,but not in the stress laprotomy. BAILEY AND LOVE;S SHO PRACTICE OF SURGERY,PG NO:1200, 24th edition 