Studied (n=23) | Not studied (n=10) | |
---|---|---|
Sex (M/F) | 8/15 | 7/3 |
Mean birth weight (g)1-150 | 2510 | 2590 |
Weight < 2nd centile (%)1-150 | 11 (52) | 3 (33) |
Mean (range) gestation (weeks)1-151 | 39 (36–41) | 39 (35–40) |
Primary closure (%) | 20 (87) | 7 (70) |
Intestinal atresia (%) | 2 (9) | 1 (10) |
Further laparotomy during neonatal stay (%) | 2 (9) | 2 (20) |
Discharged home < 6 weeks (%) | 15 (65) | 6 (60) |
Discharged home > 10 weeks (%) | 3 (13) | 3 (30) |