Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4165820 | The Journal of Pediatrics | 2011 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Preemptive GT placement is associated with improved survival to stage 2 after a Norwood operation but not with shorter hospitalization or better growth. A thorough gastrointestinal evaluation must be performed before GT placement to avoid additional surgery.
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Authors
Xiomara MD, Robert D.B. MD, Michiaki MD, PhD, Christopher J. PhD, Melvin S. MD, Ritu MD,