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Finding
Finding
decline
Gastrostomy tube placement in ELBW infants was associated with a 4-fold increased odds of chronic feeding problems and 2.4-fold increased odds of chronic breathing problems at 18-22 month follow-up.
| Effect size | OR 4.06 |
| CI | 95% CI 3.12-5.28 |
| Follow-up | 18-22 months |
| Comparator | No gastrostomy tube placement |
| Effect summary | decline; OR 4.06; CI: 95% CI 3.12-5.28 |
| Adverse events | poorer growth, NDI, cerebral palsy, chronic breathing and feeding problems |
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Source
PMC6815700
Gastrostomy Tube Feeding in Extremely Low Birthweight Infants: Frequency, Associated Comorbidities, and Long-term Outcomes