Concomitant gastrostomy tube insertion during laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication for gastro-esophageal reflux disease: analysis of risk factors for fundoplication failure
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In brief
In brief
Multi-institutional study of 189 children shows concomitant gastrostomy tube placement during laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication does not increase failure rates (15% vs 17%). Prematurity emerged as the strongest predictor of fundoplication failure in the combined procedure group, with esophageal atresia and endoscopy-assisted GT technique also showing associations.
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Background: Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication (LNF) and gastrostomy tube (GT) placement may be performed concomitantly in children with gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) and failure to thrive. We aimed to evaluate the rate and risk factors for LNF failure in children undergoing concomitant LNF/GT. Methods: A retrospective multi-institutional cohort study was conducted, reviewing patients that underwent LNF (2005-2014). Data collected included patient demographics, comorbidities, and type of GT (laparoscopy- or endoscopy-assisted). The primary outcome measure was LNF failure. Data was compared using contingency tables or Mann-Whitney tests, when appropriate. An exploratory analysis by Kaplan-Meier survival and Cox proportional hazards analysis was performed to determine predictors of time to LNF failure after LNF/GT. Results: Of 189 children that underwent LNF, 99 (52%) had a concomitant GT (55% laparoscopy-, 45% endoscopy-assisted). LNF failed in 15% after LNF/GT and in 17% after LNF alone (p = 0.84), at a median age of 23 months (IQR 8-41). Using univariate analysis, we found that a younger age at the time of surgery (p = 0.05), prematurity (p = 0.0018), esophageal atresia (p = 0.01), and endoscopy-assisted GT (p = 0.02) were potential predictors of LNF failure after LNF/GT. After multivariate regression analysis, prematurity (p = 0.007) remained significantly associated with LNF failure after LNF/GT. No predictive factors for LNF failure after LNF alone were identified. Conclusions: Concomitant GT insertion and LNF is a common practice, as half of the children that undergo LNF also received GT insertion. Children born preterm or with esophageal atresia comprise a fragile population at high-risk of LNF failure after LNF/GT. Prospective, multicentric studies are needed to evaluate the best GT technique to use in children undergoing LNF.
DOI: 10.1007/s00464-020-07913-w