Take Home Points

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2. Early diagnosis: erythema and warmth of the skin surrounding the umbilicus isn’t normal. Get labs, start abx and get the patient admitted
   
3. Consult peds surgery on all of these patients as progression to nec fast, while uncommon, is devastating
   
4. If the patient appears toxic or has systemic symptoms, the simply omphalitis has progressed and aggressive treatment including surgery is likely indicated
   

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