Complication Rates and Variability in Gastrojejunostomy Tube Usage in Infants and Children
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Oliver S. Zhao, Maren E. Shipe, Melissa E. Danko, Eunice Y. Huang, Jamie R. Robinson
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Gastrojejunostomy tube (GJT) placement is commonly performed for enteral access and post-pyloric feeding in children with gastric feeding intolerance. Prior studies have suggested the risk of surgical complications is elevated in infants compared to older children. We aim to characterize GJT usage in children and investigate the risk factors for postoperative complications through two national databases.
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