(L.A.) Dena Peel, a Baby, Died in a Hospital
Case Number: 2012-05069
Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a Black female that occurred in a hospital.
The coroner’s office has identified the infant girl as Dena Peel.
Manner of Death: Undetermined
Cause of Death A: Dehydration
Cause of Death B: Acute Gastroenteritis and Other Unestablished Factors
Other Significant Conditions: History of Prematurity; Status Post Colectomy for Necrotizing Enterocolitis
RIP DENA PEEL (September 13, 2011 – July 31, 2012)
The child was approximately 10 months old.
Necrotizing enterocolitis or NEC is a serious illness in newborns. It happens when tissue in the large intestine (colon) gets inflamed. This inflammation damages and kills some tissue in the baby’s colon.