title: [Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy].
abstract: Although percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) for feeding purposes has been in use for the past 10-12 years, many practitioners are unaware of this option. We describe 10 patients who underwent PEG with only 1 major, but nonfatal, complication. We stress that PEG is indicated for those who cannot swallow, and is safe, easy to perform, and a relatively cheap procedure. It is therefore a useful substitute for surgical gastrostomy.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Gastroenterology, Liver Diseases and Nutrition, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, Zerifin.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Scapa
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Broide
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Abramowitz
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Halevy
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Eshchar
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004750:Enteral Nutrition; D005773:Gastroscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D005774:Gastrostomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged