2006
DOI: 10.1007/s00464-006-9068-9
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The introducer technique is the optimal method for placing percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tubes in head and neck cancer patients

Abstract: The introducer technique is the safest method for PEG tube placement in head and neck cancer patients. The overall rate of complications is low and PEG site infectious complications are rare. The introducer technique should be the method of choice for PEG tubes in head and neck cancer patients.

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“…We previously published that the T-fastener technique has a low rate of local infection and cancer recurrence in head and neck carcinoma population. (21) Chemotherapy was the only other significant factor on multivariate analysis. Although our series was small, the increasing use of chemotherapy in the management of the head and neck SCC population will dramatically increase this patient fraction requiring nutritional support.…”
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confidence: 92%
“…We previously published that the T-fastener technique has a low rate of local infection and cancer recurrence in head and neck carcinoma population. (21) Chemotherapy was the only other significant factor on multivariate analysis. Although our series was small, the increasing use of chemotherapy in the management of the head and neck SCC population will dramatically increase this patient fraction requiring nutritional support.…”
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confidence: 92%
“…Estes pacientes apresentam tumores localmente avançados que causam disfagia pela obstrução mecânica da orofaringe e compressão nervosa, além de produzirem fatores que levam à caquexia associada ao tumor [14][15][16] .…”
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“…A nutrição enteral por sonda é o método de escolha para pacientes com trato gastrointestinal funcionante e que não podem manter a ingestão por via oral, pois a oferta nutricional mantém a integridade da mucosa gastrointestinal que é importante para prevenção de úlcera gastroduodenal e complicações sépticas 16,20,24,25 .…”
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