Study population demographics and indication for gastrostomy insertion
| Traditional | Low profile | |
| Total | 78 | 61 |
| Indication | ||
| Malignancy | 54 | 55 |
| Neurological disorder | 18 | 3 |
| Dysphagia | 3 | 0 |
| Chronic respiratory failure | 3 | 3 |
| Age | 66.8 | 68.0 |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 73 | 59 |
| Female | 5 | 2 |
| Anaesthesia | ||
| Local w/ morphine | 18 | 6 |
| Moderate sedation | 57 | 55 |
| General anaesthesia | 3 | 0 |