title: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy placement in children.
abstract: Percutaneous endoscopic placement of gastrostomy tubes in children has become common since its introduction in 1980. Indications and technique for placement, as well as complications in children are discussed. A summary of the recent experience with percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy is also provided.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Caulfield
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D016145:Endoscopy, Digestive System; D004750:Enteral Nutrition; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux; D005774:Gastrostomy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal; D007582:Jejunostomy