One-Step Insertion of Low-Profile Gastrostomy in Pediatric Patients vs Pull Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy: Retrospective Analysis of Outcomes.

摘要: Background: Standard care for initiation of enteral feeding in children has been pull percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (pull-PEG). As an alternative to pull-PEG, a 1-step procedure inserting low-profile tube “button” developed that allows initial placement balloon-retained device. This report presents outcomes metrics used compare button with pull-PEG pediatric population. Methods: Data were generated from procedural experiences surgeons on patients (n = 374) variety clinical indications gastrostomy. Study population ages ranged 6 days 16 years, while weights 2–84 kg. Results: The was successfully placed by the 98% respective study population, and median times 20 15 minutes placements, respectively. Median first feeds equivalent (6 hours), nutriti...