Acceptability and outcomes of the Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement- patients' and care givers' perspectives

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube has now become a preferred option for the long-term nutritional support device for patients with dysphagia. There is a considerable debate about the health issues related to the quality of lif...

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Main Authors: Shah Hasnain A, Abbas Zaigham, Jafri Wasim, Abid Shahab, Anis Muhammad K, Hamid Saeed, Wasaya Rozina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-11-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/6/37