Outcomes and Complications of Primary Anastomosis versus Stoma in Neonatal Intestinal Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

BackgroundNeonatal intestinal conditions (NEC, atresia, perforation) often require emergency surgery.Surgeons choose between primary anastomosis and stoma formation, but outcomes are debated.2. ObjectiveTo compare the short-term outcomes (e.g. leak, sepsis, mortality) of primary anastomosis vs. stoma in neonates using data from multiple studies.