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J Am Coll Surg

PN and/or oxygen. Clinical parameters were monitored continuously. Presence of NEC was determined using a validated histologic score and pathologic examination. Data were analyzed by ANOVA or Kruskal-Wallis tests for continuous variables as appropriate. Regression analysis was performed to identify independent predictors of NEC onset. RESULTS: There were 76 piglets, of which 35 received supplemental PN with enteral feeding and 39 received supplemental oxygen. Incidence of NEC was higher in piglets receiving supplemental PN (91.4% vs 24.4% ; p