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[Endoscopic percutaneous gastrostomy--a simple technic for long-term nutrition]
Zentralblatt Fur Chirurgie
|January 1, 1985
Summary
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy provides long-term enteral nutrition for critically ill patients. This simple procedure had minimal complications, with only one surgical case needed for leakage after catheter change.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Procedures
Context:
- Critically ill patients often require long-term nutritional support.
- Enteral nutrition is a preferred method for nutritional support.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) for long-term enteral nutritional support in seriously ill patients.
Summary:
- Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a simple and effective procedure for providing long-term enteral nutrition.
- The median duration for catheter placement was 26 days, with some cases extending up to a year.
- No complications were associated with the initial gastric puncture.
Impact:
- PEG facilitates sustained nutritional support in vulnerable patient populations.
- The procedure demonstrates a favorable safety profile, with surgical intervention rarely required.