Gastrostomy Complications in Pediatric Cancer Patients: A Retrospective Single‐Institution Review

Complications in pediatric cancer patients after a gastrostomy (GT) placement have not been widely investigated. We aimed to evaluate the complication rate and nature of complications in this specific population.

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