| Literature DB >> 19096739 |
Abstract
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy has been a valuable tool in nutritional rehabilitation since its inception in 1980. Although it was originally described in children, a large sector of the adult population is dependent on it for nutritional support. Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube insertion is generally a safe procedure. Nevertheless, variable incidence rates of complications have been reported. The present review highlights the up-to-date indications, contraindications and complications of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy in children, along with a discussion of issues that need further exploring through future research.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 19096739 PMCID: PMC2661186 DOI: 10.1155/2008/583470
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Can J Gastroenterol ISSN: 0835-7900 Impact factor: 3.522