A pre-post retrospective study of patients with cystic fibrosis and gastrostomy tubes.

Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess the efficacy of gastrostomy tube (GT) placement on improving nutritional status and pulmonary function in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF).

Patients And Methods: Data were collected from the Minnesota Cystic Fibrosis Database. Subjects with at least 5 percent-predicted forced expiratory volume in 1 second (ppFEV1) and 1 BMI percentile (pBMI) measurements before and after GT placement were included.

Esophageal stenting in children: indications, application, effectiveness, and complications.

Background: Use of esophageal stents is uncommon in children, and there are few reports. We report the first experience in predominantly small children and infants with retrievable, flexible stents designed for tracheobronchial use.

Objective: Evaluation of initial experience with placement of esophageal stents for benign esophageal disorders in children.