Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 23, Issue 5 , Pages 400-404 , October 2008

Enteral Feeding in Neurologically Impaired Children with Gastroesophageal Reflux: Nissen Fundoplication and Gastrostomy Tube Placement Versus Percutaneous Gastrojejunostomy

  • Erin Veenker, RN, BSN

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Erin Veenker, RN, BSN, University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, 418 Curie Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19104-6096.

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PII: S0882-5963(07)00304-1

doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2007.08.012

Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 23, Issue 5 , Pages 400-404 , October 2008

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