Demographics of patients available at follow-up
| Open | Laparoscopic | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Available at follow-up | 16 | 15 | ns |
| Gender (M:F) | 7:9 | 9:6 | ns |
| Age at Nissen fundoplication (years) | 4.3 (0.4–16.4) | 7.5 (0.3–18.6) | ns |
| Weight at Nissen fundoplication (kg) | 11.1 (4–37) | 16.0 (4.7–43.4) | ns |
| Neurological impairment | 12 (75%) | 13 (86%) | ns |
| Gastrostomy insertion at time of Nissen fundoplication | 8 (50%) | 12 (80%) | ns |
| Age at follow-up (years) | 8.6 (4.1–20.5) | 11.3 (4.8–23.6) | ns |
| Length of follow-up (years) | 4.1 (3.1–5.3) | 4.1 (2.6–5.1) | ns |