Table 1.
Demographic and anthropometric characteristics of the groups
| Parameter | APN (n = 40) | CPN (n = 35) | P. value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks of gestation, (range) | 28.7 (1.5) [25-31] | 29.0 ± 1.1 [25-31] | 0.3 |
| Birth weight (g), | 1210 (176.2) | 1278 (145.5) | 0.07 |
| Birth height (cm), | 41.1 (3.4) | 40.7 (3.2) | 0.6 |
| Head circumference (cm), | 29.4 (2.2) | 29.1 (2.0) | 0.5 |
| Maternal age | 24.4(3.6) | 23.1(4.2) | 0.2 |
| Cesarean section, n (%) | 25.0 (68) | 23.0 (76) | 0.07 |
| Maternal steroids, n (%) | 27.0(68) | 25.0 (76) | 0.9 |
| Need for laser ablation, n (%) | 0 | 2.0(5.7) | 0.2 |
APN: Aggressive parenteral nutrition; CPN: Conventional parenteral nutrition, mean (SD)