Table 2 Summary of the postoperative complications of the two different procedures
From: Assessing clinical outcomes of modified laparoscopic gastrostomy in children: a case control study
Complications | Laparoscopic gastrostomy (LG) | Modified U-stitches LG |
|---|---|---|
Number of patients | 41 | 48 |
Dislodgement of button | 2 (5%) | 1 (2%) |
Leak around button | 6 (15%) | 2 (4%) |
Redness and discharge | 8 (20%) | 12 (25%) |
Development of granulation tissue | 12 (29%) | 15 (31%) |
Local infection that required admission | 2 (5%) | 2 (4%) |