Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy: a review.
This paper continues our series of literature reviews and describes the technique of percutaneous gastrostomy. The aftercare and complications of this method of feeding are also considered, and the prevention of infection and psychological aspects of nutritional support discussed.
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D004724:Endoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D005774:Gastrostomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans