Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy feeding in HIV disease.
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) feeding was used in the management of malnutrition in 14 patients with AIDS. The method is cost-effective and affords the patient comfort and independence while providing supplemental or complete nutritional support and improving nutritional status.
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Kelson
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Malcom
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D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / Q000379:methods*; D004750:Enteral Nutrition / Q000379:methods*; D005774:Gastrostomy / Q000379:methods*; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy*; D015497:HIV-1; D006801:Humans