Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy.
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy is a useful alternative to long-term nasogastric feeding or surgical gastrostomy for dysphagic patients. It is simple to perform and is relatively safe.
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Department of Geriatric Medicine, Cardiff Royal Infirmary.
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D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000628:therapy; D004724:Endoscopy; D004750:Enteral Nutrition / Q000379:methods*; D005774:Gastrostomy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans