Publications by authors named "Nasir U Khawaja"
Article Synopsis
- A study was conducted to assess the effects of fundoplication and gastrostomy on neurologically impaired children, reviewing medical records of 178 patients aged 14 and under between 1999 and 2014.
- Results showed a significant reduction in hospital admissions and emergency visits related to gastroesophageal reflux and seizures after the procedures, although the mortality rate was concerning at 35%.
- Risk factors linked to higher mortality included being male and being designated as do not resuscitate (DNR), suggesting that for DNR children, using anti-reflux medications in conjunction with gastrostomy might be a safer alternative.
