Publications by authors named "O Schistad"
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- - The study compares two methods of inserting a gastrostomy tube in children: Push-PEG with T-fastener (PEG-T) and pull-PEG, to assess complications and parent-reported outcomes over a 3-month period.
- - Results showed similar overall complication rates (54% early complications, 63% late complications) between both methods, but pull-PEG patients experienced more discomfort and limitations in activities reported by their parents (49% reported restrictions vs. 24% in PEG-T).
- - The findings suggest that while both methods are effective, PEG-T may be the better option considering the reported quality of life and comfort for the patients.
Background: Randomized controlled trials (RCT) comparing long-term outcome after laparoscopic (LF) and open fundoplication (OF) in children are lacking. Here we report recurrence rates and time to recurrence, frequency of re-interventions, use of antisecretory drugs, gastrointestinal symptoms, and patient/parental satisfaction a decade after children were randomized to LF or OF.
Methods: Cross-sectional long-term follow-up study of a two-center RCT that included patients during 2003-2009.
Background/aims: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy with push technique (PEG-T) is increasingly used in pediatric patients. In a retrospective study of PEG-T (cohort 1) we reported frequent complications related to T-fasteners and tube dislodgment. The aim of this study was to assess complications after implementation of a strict treatment protocol, and to compare these with the previous retrospective study.
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