Claudia Koh1, Cezar Doru Nicoara2, Nick Lansdale3, Robert T Peters2, David J Wilkinson4. 1. Department of Paediatric and Neonatal Surgery, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Oxford Road, M13 9WL, Manchester, United Kingdom. Electronic address: c.koh@doctors.org.uk. 2. Department of Paediatric and Neonatal Surgery, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Oxford Road, M13 9WL, Manchester, United Kingdom. 3. Department of Paediatric and Neonatal Surgery, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Oxford Road, M13 9WL, Manchester, United Kingdom; Faculty of Biology Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom. 4. Department of Paediatric and Neonatal Surgery, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Oxford Road, M13 9WL, Manchester, United Kingdom. Electronic address: david.wilkinson@mft.nhs.uk.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Gastrostomy insertion is a common procedure for paediatric surgeons, with the percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) technique long favoured for its simplicity and speed. However, there is growing evidence to suggest that primary laparoscopic balloon gastrostomy (LBG) insertions may have lower complication rates. This study aimed to determine the relative safety and healthcare resource burden of PEG and LBG. METHODS: A retrospective review of all primary gastrostomy insertions (2011-2019). Primary outcome measures included return to theatre for emergency laparotomy and healthcare burden (total gastrostomy-related admissions, length of stay and total theatre utilisation). RESULTS: 338 PEGs and 277 LBGs were inserted with a minimum follow-up period of six months. Following PEG insertion 12/338(3.6%) children required an emergency laparotomy for gastrostomy-related complications. This compared to 2/277(0.7%) following LBG insertion (ARR2.8% (95%CI0.6-5.0), p < 0.0267). When considering all gastrostomy related admissions, there was no significant difference in total theatre utilisation (PEG = 85 [IQR58-117] minutes, LBG = 86 [IQR75-105] minutes, p = 0.12). However, PEGs were found to have an overall longer length of stay 4 [IQR3-7] vs 3 [IQR2-4] days. CONCLUSIONS: LBGs carry a significantly lower rate of major complications and are not associated with an increased healthcare burden. LBG should be considered as the first line method of gastrostomy insertion in children.
BACKGROUND: Gastrostomy insertion is a common procedure for paediatric surgeons, with the percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) technique long favoured for its simplicity and speed. However, there is growing evidence to suggest that primary laparoscopic balloon gastrostomy (LBG) insertions may have lower complication rates. This study aimed to determine the relative safety and healthcare resource burden of PEG and LBG. METHODS: A retrospective review of all primary gastrostomy insertions (2011-2019). Primary outcome measures included return to theatre for emergency laparotomy and healthcare burden (total gastrostomy-related admissions, length of stay and total theatre utilisation). RESULTS: 338 PEGs and 277 LBGs were inserted with a minimum follow-up period of six months. Following PEG insertion 12/338(3.6%) children required an emergency laparotomy for gastrostomy-related complications. This compared to 2/277(0.7%) following LBG insertion (ARR2.8% (95%CI0.6-5.0), p < 0.0267). When considering all gastrostomy related admissions, there was no significant difference in total theatre utilisation (PEG = 85 [IQR58-117] minutes, LBG = 86 [IQR75-105] minutes, p = 0.12). However, PEGs were found to have an overall longer length of stay 4 [IQR3-7] vs 3 [IQR2-4] days. CONCLUSIONS: LBGs carry a significantly lower rate of major complications and are not associated with an increased healthcare burden. LBG should be considered as the first line method of gastrostomy insertion in children.
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