title: [Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy. An alternative for long-term enteral feeding].
abstract: This study shows that, in our environment, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy is feasible in most patients who need it, and at the same time it is a fast, safe and inexpensive procedure. The complication rate is low and most can be resolved rapidly medically or endoscopically. It also allows the placement of a permanent means for the administration of nutrients and for drainage of gastroduodenal secretions in those patients who warrant it.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Gastroenterología, Complejo Hospitalario Metropolitano Dr. Arnulfo Arias Madrid, Caja de Seguro Social, Panamá.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Orillac
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000075202:Contraindications; D004750:Enteral Nutrition / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D020699:Gastroscopes; D005773:Gastroscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005774:Gastrostomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010176:Panama / Q000453:epidemiology; D012189:Retrospective Studies
vernacular_title: Gastrostomía endoscópica percutánea. Una alternativa para la alimentación enteral a largo plazo.