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| Outcomes | NEC (n = 145) | No NEC (n = 145) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| PDA ligation | 35 (24.1) | 36 (24.8) | NS |
| 100 mL/kg/day feeding (days) | 42.4 ± 35.3 | 23.5 ± 36.2 | 0.013 |
| TPN duration* | 47.7 ± 36.2 | 35.5 ± 25.1 | < 0.001 |
| Hospitalized days* | 73.8 ± 49.4 | 83.6 ± 38.5 | NS |
| PVL | 34/139 (24.5) | 18/138 (13.0) | 0.004 |
*Expired patients were excluded. PVL, periventricular leukomalacia; PDA, patent ductus arteriosus; TPN, total parental nutrition.
