Table 1

Demographic data

Cases (NEC) n=31Controls n=25P value
Median gestational age, range (weeks)23 (22+5–23+6)23 (22+6–23+6)0.365
Mean±SD birth weight (g)579±73592±590.582
Gender (M:F)18:139:160.116
  • NEC, necrotising enterocolitis.