Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy for refractory epilepsy and medication refusal
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DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2018-315629
Abstract: Objective Current guidelines for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) placement focus largely on maintaining enteral feeding when oral feeding is no longer possible or adequate with an emphasis on nutrition and quality of life (QOL). Previous… read more here.
Keywords: endoscopic gastrostomy; refractory epilepsy; placement; medication ... See more keywords
Management of early PEG tube dislodgement: simultaneous endoscopic closure of gastric wall defect and PEG replacement
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2019-230728
Abstract: A 53-year-old man with dysphagia underwent uneventful placement of a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube for long-term enteral feeding access. 11 hours after the procedure, it was discovered that he had accidentally dislodged the feeding tube.… read more here.
Keywords: gastric wall; wall defect; peg tube; endoscopic ... See more keywords
Complication rates associated with traction removal of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tubes.
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DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2022.31.7.s22
Abstract: BACKGROUND Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes are removed and/or replaced for reasons such as tube malfunction, degradation, patient's device preference, and when stopping enteral feeding. AIMS To identify the types and rate of complications associated… read more here.
Keywords: peg tube; complication; traction; removal ... See more keywords
Biomechanical comparison of two percutaneous gastropexy techniques for securing percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tubes in canine cadavers.
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DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.80.11.1020
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To biomechanically assess outcomes for 2 percutaneous gastropexy techniques and determine the amount of time necessary to perform the techniques for securing percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes in canine cadavers. ANIMALS 18 canine cadavers.… read more here.
Keywords: canine cadavers; time; peg tube; gastropexy ... See more keywords