Indications for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy and survival in old adults
Background : Many diseases striking old adults result in eating difficulties. Indications for selecting individuals for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) are unclear and everybody may not benefit from the procedure. Objective : The aim of this study was to evaluate indications for and surviv...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Swedish Nutrition Foundation
2011-07-01
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| Series: | Food & Nutrition Research |
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| Online Access: | http://www.foodandnutritionresearch.net/index.php/fnr/article/view/6037/9742 |