Tube feeding outcomes of infants in a Level IV NICU.

Background: NICU patients are commonly discharged home with nasogastric (NG) or gastrostomy (G-tube) feeding, but wide practice variation exists. The objective of this study was to evaluate feeding and growth outcomes and complications in NICU patients discharged home with NG or G-tube feeding.

Study Design: Retrospective cohort study of infants discharged from a Level IV NICU with an NG or G-tube who had follow up to 1 year.