Patient selection: pediatric patient following PEG tube placement
Major complications included:
(1) infection requiring hospitalization
(2) dehiscence of PEG tract
(3) granulation tissue requiring surgery
(4) perforation of viscus
(5) pneumoperitoneum
(6) cardiopulmonary arrest
(7) PEG tube failure requiring replacement
(8) any other event requiring additional hospitalization, surgery or intervention
Minor complications included:
(1) minor infection
(2) PEG tube dislodgement
(3) hematoma
(4) retained PEG bolsters during exchange to skin-level device
(5) PEG tube malfunction
Risk factors associated with an increased risk of complications:
(1) ventriculoperitoneal shunt
Risk factors associated with a decreased risk of complications:
(1) age at tube placement < 6 months
(2) ASA class III
(3) presence of a neurologic disorder
