Abstract:Introduction. Presently, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy is considered to be the operation of choice when long-term enteral feeding in dysphagia syndrome is required. The technique is characterized by low incidence of early and long-term complications due to low traumatic access and operation time. Aim of the work was to assess the risk predictors of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy complications and their significance for the postoperative period. Materials and methods. We searched publications and ana… Show more
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