Table 2

Summerize complication rates and reason for re-intervention

TraditionalLow profileP value
Total catheter days before intervention1281370.7
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 period1210
Fluoroscopy time4.21 min2.56 min0.005
Death prior to any intervention199
Lost to follow-up65