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Dysphagia Subgroup Status by Year
| Dysphagia subgroup (n=709) | Dysphagia not requiring PEG/nasogastric tube (n=944) | Dysphagia requiring nasogastric tube (n=437) | Dysphagia requiring PEG (n=328) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year, n (%) | |||
| 2010 (n=782) | 406 (51.9) | 223 (28.5) | 153 (19.6) |
| 2015 (n=927) | 538 (58.0) | 214 (23.1) | 175 (18.9) |
| P value (2010 vs 2015) | 0.03 | 0.03 | 1.0 |
PEG indicates percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy.
