Prevention and management of major complications in percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy

Volume: 8, Issue: 1, Pages: e000628 - e000628
Published: May 1, 2021
Abstract
Background Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy is a commonly used endoscopic technique where a tube is placed through the abdominal wall mainly to administer fluids, drugs and/or enteral nutrition. Several placement techniques are described in the literature with the ‘pull’ technique (Ponsky-Gardener) as the most popular one. Independent of the method used, placement includes a ‘blind’ perforation of the stomach through a small acute surgical...
Paper Details
Title
Prevention and management of major complications in percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
Published Date
May 1, 2021
Volume
8
Issue
1
Pages
e000628 - e000628
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