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Comparison of cohort studies: differences in transfusion practices and rate of NEC
| Average number of transfusions per VLBW infant | Rate of NEC (cases per 100 infants) | Rate of TA-NEC (cases per 1000 transfusion events) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Present study | 6.5 | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Paul et al11 | 2.8 | 5.3 | 5 |
| Mally et al12 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 8 |
| Blau et al13 | Not available | 14.1 | Not available |
| Valieva et al15 | 3.8 | 13.3 | 17 |
| Bak et al22 | 2.9 | 10 | Not available |
| Carter et al23 | 5.7 | 11.8 | Not available |
