Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube replacement after head and neck surgery: A case report, International Journal of Surgery Case Reports, 96, (107323), ...

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is preferred for patients who have normal intestinal functions but who are malnourished because of disorders such as stroke, dementia, ...

Context: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is one of the most commonly performed gastrointestinal procedures, despite absence of benefit in many patients and risks associated with the ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Results of a systematic review and meta-analysis presented at the ACG Annual Scientific Meeting indicate that early feeding after percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube ...

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes. This type of tube is inserted with endoscopic surgery, meaning that the surgeon uses a tiny camera to help place it.

The PEG tube helps the child get adequate nutrition as it allows them to receive nutrition directly through the stomach. Helps in growth It reduces the risk of malnutrition in children, therefore ...

The rate of all complications was significantly lower for PEG than for SG and a significant effect of the treatment type on the probability of serious complications was observed - notably lower after ...

Background: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) and percutaneous radiological gastrostomy (PRG) are procedures used to gain access to the stomach for feeding in people who can’t eat normally.

If you do need more long-term feeding support, a 2018 study found that percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes, when inserted into the abdomen, had a 68.5% chance of lasting 5 years ...

Background: A gastrostomy is a surgical procedure often done when people can’t eat enough food by themselves. The study compared two methods, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) and ...