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based on increase in anesthesia duration, radiation dose, and fluoroscopy duration. Means and SDs for Each Group and Outcome Anesthesia time (min) 1 53.2 Ϯ 37.9 2 64.5 Ϯ 35.0 3 66.9 Ϯ 64.2 4 63.6 Ϯ 34.7 Radiation dose (mGy) 1 0.88 Ϯ 4.92 2 1.67 Ϯ 4.64 3 0.81 Ϯ 1.34 4 0.94 Ϯ 0.89 Fluoroscopy time (min) 1 1.84 Ϯ 3.08 2 2.80 Ϯ 3.48 3 2.42 Ϯ 3.48 4 2.91 Ϯ 2.38

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N ecrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is one of the most common indications for neonatal abdominal surgery. An earlier diagnosis of NEC may reduce subsequent morbidity and mortality. 1 Along with clinical suspicions and laboratory tests, an abdominal x-ray (KUB) is