Table 2.
Comparison of neonatal outcomes between the IUGR and AGA groups.
| Outcome | IUGR group | AGA group | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of stay | Mean | 16.36 | 4.58 | |
| (days) | Median | 16.5 | 3 | .0001 |
| SD | 10.77 | 2.18 | ||
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| Length of | Mean | 5.92 | 1.28 | |
| NICU stay | Median | 2.5 | 0 | <.0001 |
| (days) | SD | 7.71 | 2.28 | |
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| Phototherapy | Mean | 5.78 | 3.19 | |
| (days) | Median | 5 | 3 | .005 |
| SD | 3.71 | 2.11 | ||
IUGR: intrauterine growth restriction; AGA: appropriate-for-gestational age; NICU: neonatal intensive care unit; SD: standard deviation.