In Vitro Performance Testing of Legacy and ENFit Gastrostomy Tube Devices Under Gravity Flow Conditions
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DOI: 10.1002/jpen.1159
Abstract: BACKGROUND Changes in connector design for the gastrostomy tube were implemented to reduce the risk of misconnections. This study aimed to determine whether there are differences in gravity flow rates between legacy devices and the… read more here.
Keywords: tube; gravity flow; legacy; feeding time ... See more keywords
Failure to thrive, oral intake, and inpatient status prior to gastrostomy tube placement in the first year of life is associated with persistent use 1-year later.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2022.03.001
Abstract: BACKGROUND Gastrostomy tube (GT) placement is a common procedure in infants (≤1-year-old). There is variation in patient selection and a paucity of studies examining which patients require long term enteral access. The objective of this… read more here.
Keywords: inpatient; tube placement; year; gastrostomy tube ... See more keywords
Gastrostomy tube placement in neonates undergoing tracheostomy: an opportunity to coordinate care?
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DOI: 10.1038/s41372-020-0699-9
Abstract: Objectives To describe variations in timing of gastrostomy tube (GT) placement for neonates undergoing tracheostomy. Methods Database study of neonates undergoing tracheostomy and GT placement using the Pediatric Health Information System (2012–2015). The primary outcome… read more here.
Keywords: neonates undergoing; placement; placement neonates; undergoing tracheostomy ... See more keywords
Endoscopic vacuum therapy in a patient without nasal access
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DOI: 10.1055/a-1981-1880
Abstract: Usually, upper gastrointestinal (GI) vacuum therapy is delivered through a nasal tube [1]. Herein we report a case in which this access route was not feasible. A 44-year-old man with a previous medical history of… read more here.
Keywords: tube; vacuum therapy; gastrostomy tube; endoscopic vacuum ... See more keywords
Variation in Gastrostomy Tube Placement in Premature Infants in the United States.
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1676591
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To describe the variation in surgical gastrostomy tube (SGT) placement in premature infants among neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) in the United States. STUDY DESIGN We identified 8,781 premature infants discharged from 114 NICUs… read more here.
Keywords: placement; sgt placement; premature infants; gastrostomy tube ... See more keywords
Gastric Outlet Obstruction From a Button-Type Percutaneous Gastrostomy Tube.
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DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000001234
Abstract: RADIOLOGY FINDINGS Decubitus radiograph demonstrates a normal bowel gas pattern with a nonspecific air-fluid level in the region of the stomach (Fig. 1). A gastrostomy tube is seen overlying the left upper quadrant. Ultrasound (US)… read more here.
Keywords: gastrostomy; gastrostomy tube; outlet obstruction; gastric outlet ... See more keywords
Gastrostomy tube placement among infants with hypoplastic left heart syndrome undergoing stage 1 palliation
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DOI: 10.1111/chd.12610
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Different feeding strategies have been suggested to improve growth and survival of infants with hypoplastic left heart syndrome following stage 1 palliation. The study objective was to assess hospital mortality following stage 1 palliation… read more here.
Keywords: stage palliation; gastrostomy tube; heart; hypoplastic left ... See more keywords
Complications after transesophageal echocardiogram in pediatric patients with gastrostomy tube and/or Nissen fundoplication.
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DOI: 10.1111/echo.15174
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is frequently used in children with and without congenital heart disease when transthoracic echocardiography is inadequate for visualizing cardiac structures. Recent guidelines state relative contraindications of TEE include post-gastrostomy tube (GT)… read more here.
Keywords: tee; nissen fundoplication; tube nissen; gastrostomy tube ... See more keywords
The five aspect meal model as a conceptual framework for children with a gastrostomy tube in paediatric care.
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DOI: 10.1111/scs.12957
Abstract: BACKGROUND Cancer treatments may induce side effects and cause eating problems. A gastrostomy tube may be required in order to maintain and optimise the child's nutritional needs. Despite the use of a gastrostomy tube, it… read more here.
Keywords: aspect meal; meal model; model; gastrostomy tube ... See more keywords
Gastrostomy Tube Use in Pediatrics: A Systematic Review.
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DOI: 10.1542/peds.2021-055213
Abstract: CONTEXT Despite frequency of gastrostomy placement procedures in children, there remains considerable variability in preoperative work-up and procedural technique of gastrostomy placement and a paucity of literature regarding patient-centric outcomes. OBJECTIVES This review summarizes existing… read more here.
Keywords: placement; review; gastrostomy tube; gastrostomy placement ... See more keywords
Evaluation of various gastrojejunostomy tube constructs for enteral support of small animal patients.
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DOI: 10.2460/javma.252.10.1239
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To evaluate the feasibility of manufacturing gastrojejunostomy tubes from jejunostomy and gastrostomy tubes that would allow for gastric and enteral feeding of and aspiration of gastric contents from small animal patients. DESIGN In vitro… read more here.
Keywords: tube; gastrojejunostomy; jejunostomy; aspiration ... See more keywords