Trends in gastrostomy tube placement with concomitant Nissen fundoplication for infants and young children at Pediatric Tertiary Centers
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In brief
In brief
This multi-center study reveals significant practice variation in performing Nissen fundoplication with gastrostomy tube placement in infants and toddlers, with rates ranging from 4.2% to 75.2% across 40 pediatric hospitals. The overall rate declined from 42.8% in 2008 to 14.2% in 2018, highlighting the need for standardized outcome measures to guide clinical decision-making.
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Abstract
Purpose
In infants and toddlers, gastrostomy tube placement (GT) is typically accompanied by consideration of concomitant Nissen fundoplication (NF). Historically, rates of NF have varied across providers and institutions. This study examines practice variation and longitudinal trends in NF at pediatric tertiary centers.
Methods
Patients ≤ 2 years who underwent GT between 2008 and 2018 were identified in the Pediatric Health Information System database. Patient demographics and rates of NF were examined. Descriptive statistics were used to evaluate the variation in the proportion of GT with NF at each hospital, by volume and over time.
Results
40,348 patients were identified across 40 hospitals. Most patients were male (53.8%), non-Hispanic white (49.5%) and publicly-insured (60.4%). Rates of NF by hospital varied significantly from 4.2 to 75.2% (p < 0.001), though were not associated with geographic region (p = 0.088). Rates of NF decreased from 42.8% in 2008 to 14.2% in 2018, with a mean annual rate of change of − 3.07% (95% CI − 3.53, − 2.61). This trend remained when stratifying hospitals into volume quartiles.
Conclusion
There is significant practice variation in performing NF. Regardless of volume, the rate of NF is also decreasing. Objective NF outcome measurements are needed to standardize the management of long-term enteral access in this population.