Table 3

Lung function data for the whole cohort before and after percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy feeding. Data presented are those for patients with 12 month follow up data

Before 6 months 12 months
% predicted FEV1 (n=15)22 (14–30)21 (13–35)22 (10–40)
% predicted FVC (n=15)33 (20–46.5)37 (23.6–54)36 (18–60)
  • Results are expressed as median (range).

  • FEV1, forced expiratory volume in one second.

  • FVC, forced vital capacity.