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Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy using the introducer method with ultra‐slim endoscopy in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients with respiratory compromise: A safe technique

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Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) placement is recommended in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), but the procedure is considered high risk. In this study, we aimed to compare the outcome… Click to show full abstract

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) placement is recommended in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), but the procedure is considered high risk. In this study, we aimed to compare the outcome of ALS patients with and without PEG. The success of the procedure and complications of PEG insertion were also explored.

Keywords: percutaneous endoscopic; lateral sclerosis; endoscopic gastrostomy; amyotrophic lateral

Journal Title: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Year Published: 2022

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