Transfascial Temporary Fixation is Associated with an Increased Rate of Return to the Operating Room after Gastrostomy Tube Dislodgement When Compared to the Subcutaneous Stay Suture Technique: A Single-Institution Retrospective Analysis

Abstract

Gastrostomy tube dislodgement is a common postoperative complication in children, with reported rates of dislodgement from 10% to 43%. Understanding, and ultimately reducing, gastrostomy tube dislodgements and their consequences can help decrease the significant morbidity from this complication. We quantified the incidence, contributing factors, and complications after gastrostomy tube dislodgements at our institution.

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