[Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy].
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.
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Institute of Gastroenterology, Liver Diseases and Nutrition, Assaf Harofeh Medical Center, Zerifin.
Broide
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Abramowitz
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Halevy
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Eshchar
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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