Reduced 30-day gastrostomy placement mortality following the introduction of a multidisciplinary nutrition support team: a cohort study

Volume: 31, Issue: 3, Pages: 413 - 421
Published: Sep 29, 2017
Abstract
Background Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy feeding allows patients with dysphagia to receive adequate nutritional support, although gastrostomy insertion is associated with mortality. A nutrition support team (NST) may improve a gastrostomy service. The present study aimed to evaluate the introduction of a NST for assessment and follow-up of patients referred for gastrostomy. Methods We included adult inpatients referred for gastrostomy...
Paper Details
Title
Reduced 30-day gastrostomy placement mortality following the introduction of a multidisciplinary nutrition support team: a cohort study
Published Date
Sep 29, 2017
Volume
31
Issue
3
Pages
413 - 421
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