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| Variable | Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 | Placebo | p-value | RR (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total NEC (stage 2 and 3) | 0 (0) | 3 (6.4) | 0.24 | 1.07 (0.99–1.15) | |
| Age at onset (d) | - | 18 (10–46) | |||
| Proven sepsis | 1 (2.1) | 3 (6.4) | 0.62 | - | |
| Length of stay (d) | 27 (8–72) | 27 (11–73) | 0.28 | - | |
| Diarrhea | 1 (2.1) | 2 (4.3) | 1.00 | - | |
| Death | 1 (2.1) | 4 (8.5) | 0.36 | - | |
| Age at death (d) | 31 | 51 (21–62) | - | ||
Values are presented as number (%) or mean (range).
RR: relative risk, CI: confidence interval, NEC: necrotizing colitis.
