title: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy in Trinidad and Tobago.
abstract: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement is rapidly becoming the preferred method of gastrostomy tube placement. We describe our experience with this procedure in nine patients. The main complications were minor and due to local infection. This report demonstrates the simplicity and safety of this technique.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of the West Indies, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies. mbart@tstt.tt
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Bartholomew
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Mohammed
authors.forename: D H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Williams
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002404:Catheterization; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003424:Crohn Disease / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy; D016145:Endoscopy, Digestive System; D004750:Enteral Nutrition; D004867:Equipment Design; D004931:Esophageal Achalasia / Q000150:complications / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy; D004943:Esophagogastric Junction / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005774:Gastrostomy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy; D012086:Reoperation; D016019:Survival Analysis; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014300:Trinidad and Tobago / Q000453:epidemiology