Table 3.
Comparison of clinical outcomes between pull-PEG and agstropexy pull-PEG
| Pull-PEG (n = 94) | Gastropexy pull-PEG (n = 28) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peristomal inflammation, n (%) | |||
| Erythema | 45 (47.9) | 3 (10.7) | <0.001 |
| Exudate | 14 (14.9) | 1 (3.6) | 0.09 |
| Ulcer | 2 (2.1) | 0 | 0.59 |
| Focal peritonitis | 2 (2.1) | 0 | 0.59 |
| Peristomal infection, n (%) | 6 (6.4) | 0 | 0.20 |
| Bleeding, n (%) | 2 (2.1) | 2 (7.1) | 0.22 |
| Mean procedure duration, minutes (range) | 23 (6–77) | 29 (14–72) | <0.001 |
| 30-day mortality, n (%) | 5 (5.3) | 1 (3.6) | 0.58 |
PEG = percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy