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Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube in a patient with a left ventricular assist device
Mark S Slaughter1, Pat Pappas, Antone Tatooles
1Division Cardiac Surgery, Mechanical Assist Device Program, Advocate Christ Medical Center, 4400 W. 95th Street, Suite 205, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, USA.
Abstract:
We report a successful PEG tube insertion in a patient with an LVAD. Adequate prolonged nutritional support was provided. PEG placement in patients with an implantable or paracorporeal LVAD may be possible but present additional concerns. We believe that PEG placement should be cpnsidered in patients with an LVAD with swallowing difficulties or who are debilitated are not meeting their caloric requirements.
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