ATU-8 Improved patient selection for PEG insertion in England between 2007–2019
Published: Nov 1, 2021
Abstract
Introduction
A percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube provides long term enteral nutrition to patients with impaired swallowing and a functional gastrointestinal tract. 30-day mortality following PEG insertion is 8.9%, largely due to underlying conditions in this patient group. Following description of poor outcomes in patients with dementia, we examined changes in PEG indications in England.Methodology
A retrospective...Paper Details
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ATU-8 Improved patient selection for PEG insertion in England between 2007–2019
Published Date
Nov 1, 2021
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