Transabdominal ultrasonography for confirmation of accurate percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement: analysis of patient- and procedure-related complications
Abstract:Aims: Technique-related factors, patient-related factors, and localization determine the risk for complications in percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement. The objective of this study was to identify patient characteristics and ultrasonographic parameters after PEG tube placement concerning localization, which correlate with complications.Material and methods: Patients undergoing PEG-tube placement were examined by abdominal ultrasound after dismissal from the endoscopic recovery room. Patient… Show more
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