2014
DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2014-307263.100
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PTU-026 Safety And Efficacy Of Transnasal Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Placement-experience In A District General Hospital: Abstract PTU-026 Table 1

Abstract: Introduction Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is an alternative and important way to maintain nutrition. Trans-nasal PEG insertion (t-PEG) using small-calibre endoscope has been reported to be safe and effective than the conventional trans-oral PEG (o-PEG) in malnourished patients with head and neck cancer.1 The current study aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of trans-nasal PEG in patients with benign condition. Methods In this prospective study twelve consecutive patients who were referred for… Show more

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