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Table 1 Distribution of body weight at birth (n = 75)

From: Low gestational age is associated with less anastomotic complications after open primary repair of esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula

Body weight at birth [g]

Classification of birth weight

No. of patients [%]

≤999

Extremely low birth weight (ELBW)

1 (1%)

1 (1%) < 34 GA

0 ≥ 34 GA

1000–1499

Very low birth weight (VLBW)

13 (17%)

13 (17%) < 34 GA

0 ≥ 34 GA

1500–2499

Low birth weight (LBW)

22 (29%)

6 (8%) < 34 GA

16 (21%) ≥34 GA

≥2500

Normal birth weight (NBW)

39 (52%)

0 < 34 GA

39 (52%) ≥34 GA