BSG abstracts Over 66% of patients had a radiologically inserted gastrostomy (RIG) tube and remainder a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube. Patients had PEG placement if they had normal respiratory function (overnight oximetry, vital capacity and no NIV). Placement was unsuccessful in 3 patients (RIG 2; PEG 1); 2 had jejunostomy and one (RIG) declined further intervention. Five patients had complications; two (RIG) had pneumoperitoneum (managed conservatively); two had chest infections (RIG 1, PEG 1) and one had a site infection. 30-day (%) mortality as follows: no tube placed, 39; patient declined, 30; too unwell, 66; not yet indicated, 0. 1-year mortality (%) as follows: no tube placed, 74; patient declined, 70; too unwell, 78; not yet indicated, 25. Overall mortality (%) in tube placement as follows: 30-day, 11;

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