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Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed 89:F310-F314 doi:10.1136/adc.2002.021626
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Long term outcome of small versus appropriate size for gestational age co-twins/triplets

Table 4

 Global evaluation and school level

SGA AGA p Value
Exact χ2 on discordant pairs.
*Two children with severe congenital anomalies were excluded (both with severe problems, one in an institution, one in special education).
†One probably normal boy was sent back to Africa.
SGA, Small for gestational age; AGA, appropriate size for gestational age; n, number of normal children; N, number of known data.
Overall status
    Normal (n/N) 8/34* 16/35† <0.02
    Mild problems 19 14
    Moderate problems 5 2
    Severe problems 2 3
School performance
    Normal level (n/N) 24/34* 30/35† <0.05
    One year behind 9 3
    Special education 1 2

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