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Results and outcome of the SGA and AGA preterm infants with delayed meconium passage
| Outcome | SGA Preterms N = 26 | AGA Preterms N = 101 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Necrotizing Enterocolitis | 1 (3.8%) | 9 (8.8%) | 0.2 |
| Spontanous Intestinal Perforation | 2 (7.7%) | 5 (4.9%) | 0.3 |
| Ileus | 7 (30.0%) | 15 (14.7%) | 0.07 |
| Surgery | 6 (23.0%) | 13 (12.8%) | 0.1 |
| Exitus | 3 (11.5%) | 3 (2.9%) | 0.03 |
SGA: Small for Gestational Age; AGA: Appropriate for Gestational Age; SIP:
