This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Disorders of Gastrointestinal System Including Diarrhea, Subject name: Pediatrics
A newborn suffering from perforated necrotizing enterocolitis is having very poor general condition. He is currently stabilized on ventilator. Which of the following should be done in the management of this patient? 
Select and explain. 
A. Conservative treatment, B. Resection and anastomosis, C. Stabilization with membrane oxygenator and defer surgery, D. Peritoneal drainage by putting drains in the flanks
D: Peritoneal drainage by putting drains in the flanks
Answer: D: Peritoneal drainage by putting drains in the flanks 
Explanation: Management of necrotising enterocolitis (NEC): Medical treatment of NEC include Surgical interventions in NEC Cessation of feeding and Nasogastric decompression. Administration of IV fluids. Systemic broad spectrum antibiotics Evidence of perforation is an indication for laparotomy and resection of necrotic bowel. Peritoneal drainage in unstable patients From this discussion, we choose the answer to be peritoneal drainage because; Patients is on ventilator (and unstable)