Indication and Clinical Outcomes of Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy: A Single-center Retrospective Analysis

Indication and Clinical Outcomes of Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy: A Single-center Retrospective Analysis

Background/Aims: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is performed to provide enteral nutrition to patients who require tube-feeding support due to impaired oral intake. As life expectancy increases, the need for, and use of PEG also tend to increase. We aimed to evaluate the indications and co...

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Main Authors: Ju Sung Sim, Seoung Young Kim, Ye Jin Lee, Ji Hye Seo, Dong Ju Kim, Jung Wan Choe, Dongwon Lee, Sung Woo Jung, Sang Woo Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Yong Chan Lee 2017-09-01
Series:The Korean Journal of Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal Research
Subjects:
Complications
Endoscopy
Gastrostomy
Online Access:http://www.helicojournal.org/journal/view.html?doi=10.7704/kjhugr.2017.17.3.138

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