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Gastrostomy tube placement in ELBW infants was associated with a 3-fold increased odds of neurodevelopmental impairment at 18-22 month follow-up, including significantly higher rates of cerebral palsy, cognitive impairment, and language delays.
Effect sizeOR 3.19
CI95% CI 2.49-4.10
Follow-up18-22 months
ComparatorNo gastrostomy tube placement
Effect summarydecline; OR 3.19; CI: 95% CI 2.49-4.10
Adverse eventspoorer growth, NDI, cerebral palsy, chronic breathing and feeding problems

Connected entities

Interventions
History of gastrostomy tube placement
Conditions
Premature baby oral feeding plate
Outcomes
Neurodevelopmental impairment
Populations
Children

Source

PMC6815700
Gastrostomy Tube Feeding in Extremely Low Birthweight Infants: Frequency, Associated Comorbidities, and Long-term Outcomes
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