Percutaneous gastrostomy: troubleshooting complications
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The complications of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) has become the primary procedure for the long-term nutrition of patients with swallowing disorders. It has been shown to be an effective method with a lower complication rate than surgical placement [1]. It can be performed in the intensive care unit, but complications may occasionally occur. The estimated incidence of major complications is 8% [2]. Abs...
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عنوان ژورنال: British Journal of Hospital Medicine
سال: 2016
ISSN: 1750-8460,1759-7390
DOI: 10.12968/hmed.2016.77.6.c86