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Baseline characteristics of participants.
| Characteristics | VFS (n = 70) | PEG (n = 70) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (year) | 7.01 ± 2.23 | 6.29 ± 2.13 |
| Sex, male, n (%) | 35 (50) | 34 (48) |
| Weight (kg) | 24.15 ± 7.84 | 21.11 ± 7.10 |
| Height | 119.88 ± 19.28 | 115.90 ± 13.79 |
| Duration of symptoms (months) | 42.34 ± 32.84 | 28.71 ± 26.18 |
