| Literature DB >> 6435445 |
B S Thatcher, D R Ferguson, K Paradis.
Abstract
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy was attempted in 16 patients using local anesthesia and intravenous meperidine and diazepam sedation. The procedure was shown to be safe, easy to perform, and avoided the need for laparotomy. We suggest percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy be the preferred route of alimentation in those patients requiring feeding gastrostomy.Entities:
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Year: 1984 PMID: 6435445
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Gastroenterol ISSN: 0002-9270 Impact factor: 10.864