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PEG, Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
| N = 47 | % | |
| Successful Placement of Dobhoff | ||
| Yes - No Further Action | 46 | 97.9 |
| No - Required Advancement | 1 | 2.13 |
| Dobhoff Malfunctions | ||
| Dislodged/Displaced | 13 | 27.7 |
| Clogged | 2 | 4.26 |
| Requested Removal | 3 | 6.38 |
| None | 29 | 61.7 |
| Hospitalizations | ||
| Yes - PEG | 7 | 14.9 |
| Yes - Dobhoff | 11 | 23.4 |
| No | 29 | 61.7 |
