Publications by authors named "Stephanie Sanborn"
Article Synopsis
- Children with congenital heart disease (CHD) often need gastrostomy tubes (GT) for feeding, but many face complications such as dislodgement and leakage, leading to extra hospital visits and increased healthcare costs.
- A study was conducted on infants under 1 year who underwent CHD and GT surgeries to identify factors contributing to GT-related complications and unscheduled medical visits.
- The findings revealed that 66% of infants experienced GT complications, with a significant number requiring unplanned clinic and ER visits, particularly due to issues like granulation tissue and accidental dislodgement of the GT.
Background: Infants with congenital heart disease (CHD) often experience oral feeding intolerance requiring gastrostomy (GT). Complications related to GT use are common. The study aim was to identify factors associated with continued GT use at one-year.
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