Table 2 Comparison of complications between Pull-type and Introducer PEG.
Complications | Pull-type PEG | Introducer PEG | |
|---|---|---|---|
total (%) | 4 (12) | 11 (48) | P = 0.004 |
local infection (%) | 3 (9) | 3 (12) | P = 0.678 |
bleeding (%) | 0 (0) | 1 (4) | P = 0.237 |
perforation (%) | 1 (3) | 3 (12) | P = 0.167 |
tube removal (%) | 0 (0) | 4 (17) | P = 0.015 |
surgery (%) | 1(3) | 3 (12) | P = 0.167 |
mortality (%) | 0 (0) | 2 (8) | P = 0.091 |