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Necrotizing enterocolitis was not significantly associated with gastrostomy tube placement in ELBW infants after adjustment for center and other neonatal morbidities, though NEC with short bowel syndrome was strongly associated with GT placement.
| Effect size | OR 1.13 |
| CI | 95% CI 0.70-1.81 |
| Comparator | No gastrostomy tube placement |
| Effect summary | null; OR 1.13; CI: 95% CI 0.70-1.81 |
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Source
PMC6815700
Gastrostomy Tube Feeding in Extremely Low Birthweight Infants: Frequency, Associated Comorbidities, and Long-term Outcomes