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Results:

There were 51 males (45.5%) in group I and 27 in group II (52.9%)(P= 0.38). The mean weight at the time of endoscopy was 5.9±1.53 and 17.3±8.23 kg and the mean American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score was 2.6±0.67 and 2.43±0.57 in group I and II, respectively (P= 0.101). The most common associated condition was cerebral palsy (50 (44.6%) and 24 (47.1%) in group I and II, respectively; P= 0.77). The mean operative time was 30.28±11.57 min in group I and 33.62±23.36 min in group II (P= 0.221). Skin complications were the most commonly encountered complications of PEG, and 49%(n= 48) required the removal and replacement of the tube under general anesthesia in group I and 41%(n= 21) in group II (P= 0.84). There was no significant difference in the complication between groups.

Conclusion:

PEG is a safe technique in children less than 10 kg, and the complications rate is …