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Rates of gastrostomy and/or tracheostomy placement by functional lesion level of myelomeningocele among patients who had Chiari II decompression
| Functional Lesion Level | Tracheotomy | Total | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thoracic | 11 | 92 | 12.0 |
| High-lumbar | 6 | 42 | 14.3 |
| Mid-lumbar | 7 | 71 | 9.86 |
| Low-lumbar | 5 | 38 | 13.2 |
| Sacral | 3 | 27 | 11.1 |
| Total | 32 | 270 | 11.9 |
