Gastrostomy tube placement in infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia: Frequency, predictors, and growth outcomes

Gastrostomy tube (G-tube) placement is a common intervention for newborns with severe feeding difficulties. Infants with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) are at high risk for feeding problems. Prevalence of G-tube placement and consequent nutritional outcomes of infants with CDH and G-tubes has not been described.

Source: Early Human Development - August 23, 2016 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Sharmistha Rudra, Obinna O. Adibe, William F. Malcolm, P. Brian Smith, C. Michael Cotten, Rachel G. Greenberg Source Type: research