Does gastrostomy tube feeding in children with cerebral palsy increase the risk of respiratory morbidity?
BACKGROUND: Children with severe neurological impairment may have significant oral motor dysfunction and are at increased risk of nutritional deficiencies, poor growth, and aspiration pneumonia. Gastrostomy tube feeding is increasingly being used for nutritional support in these children. AIM: To e...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2006
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