Evaluating the Use of Laparoscopic-Assisted Gastrostomy Tube Feeding in Children with Epidermolysis Bullosa: A Single-Centre Retrospective Study

Nutritional management of children with epidermolysis bullosa (EB) presents multiple challenges including reduced oral intake compounded by mucosal fragility. Gastrostomy tube feeding is effective in improving nutritional status however there is limited data on the safety and tolerance of this technique in EB children. We aim to review the effectiveness and morbidity of our minimally invasive two-port laparoscopic-assisted gastrostomy (LAG) approach using Seldinger techniques with serial dilatations in children with EB.
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research