Table 1:
Indication | Number of GI-related Hospitalizations | % of Total GI -related Hospitalizations | Average LOS days median (range) |
---|---|---|---|
FTT/Poor weight gain/Feeding difficulty/Poor intake | 15 | 57.7 | 4.0 (1.0 – 44.0) |
Constipation | 1 | 3.9 | 1.0 |
Reflux/Emesis | 2 | 7.7 | 9.0 (9.0 – 9.0) |
Electrolyte disturbances | 2 | 7.7 | 6.5 (5.0 – 8.0) |
Diarrhea | 1 | 3.9 | 5.0 |
Rectal prolapse | 1 | 3.9 | 1.0 |
Gtube/PEG placement | 4 | 15.4 | 4.0 (2.0 – 9.0) |
FTT: failure to thrive; Gtube: gastrostomy tube; PEG: percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube
Clinical diagnosis for GI-related Hospitalizations in 21 infants with a total of 26 unique admissions (5 participants had >1 admission).