Summerize complication rates and reason for re-intervention
Traditional | Low profile | P value | |
Total catheter days before intervention | 128 | 137 | 0.7 |
Minor complication rate Cellulitis Clogged gastrostomy Leaking around gastrostomy | 7 1 4 2 | 3 2 1 0 | 0.5 |
Major complication rate Dislodged within 30 days Bleeding requiring transfusion | 6 5 1 | 3 3 | 0.4 |
Reason for reintervention Clogged catheter Damaged or leaking catheter Dislodged catheter No longer required Convert to other type of tube | 4 3 10 16 3 | 1 2 12 20 2 | |
Still in place at end of study period | 12 | 10 | |
Fluoroscopy time | 4.21 min | 2.56 min | 0.005 |
Death prior to any intervention | 19 | 9 | |
Lost to follow-up | 6 | 5 |