| Literature DB >> 15624065 |
L Morgenstern1, M Laquer, L Treyzon.
Abstract
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a widely used procedure for patients who cannot swallow. Although it is mostly performed for valid indications, its use in terminally ill patients is questionable. In this study, more than 30% of patients died in hospital after PEG placement and 16% died less than 30 days after placement. Strict guidelines and oversight or PEG placement are recommended.Entities:
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Year: 2004 PMID: 15624065 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-004-8109-5
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Surg Endosc ISSN: 0930-2794 Impact factor: 4.584