Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)]

P Pontone1, L Pecchioli, F Pimpinelli

  • 1Istituto di III Clinica Chirurgica Generale e Terapia Chirurgica, Università degli Studi La Sapienza, Roma.

Il Giornale Di Chirurgia
|August 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

A report about the experience of COVID-19 active surveillance of homeless, undocumented people, and shelter staff in two cities of Lazio, Italy.

European review for medical and pharmacological sciences·2023
Same author

False negative RPR test with prozone phenomenon in an HIV-negative man with secondary syphilis.

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV·2022
Same author

Potentiation of humoral response to the BNT162b2 vaccine after the third dose in patients with solid cancer.

Annals of oncology : official journal of the European Society for Medical Oncology·2022
Same author

Immunogenicity and safety of anti-SARS-CoV-2 BNT162b2 vaccine in psoriasis patients treated with biologic drugs.

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV·2021
Same author

Clinical characteristics limiting the durability of humoral response to BNT162b2 in patients with solid cancer.

Annals of oncology : official journal of the European Society for Medical Oncology·2021
Same author

SARS-CoV-2 infection prevalence in people experiencing homelessness.

European review for medical and pharmacological sciences·2021
Same journal

Erratum: A case report of ectopic pancreas in the ileum incidentally diagnosed during laparotomy for acute colonic diverticulitis - Erratum.

Il Giornale di chirurgia·2023
Same journal

Surgical site infections in patients undergoing breast oncological surgery during the lockdown: An unexpected lesson from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Il Giornale di chirurgia·2022
Same journal

Insights in clinical examination and diagnosis of Athletic Pubalgia.

Il Giornale di chirurgia·2020
Same journal

Topical use of tranexamic acid in primary total knee arthroplasty: a comparative study.

Il Giornale di chirurgia·2020
Same journal

Relief of hemorrhoid symptoms: pilot study of a new topical ally.

Il Giornale di chirurgia·2020
Same journal

Conservative management of streptococcal necrotizing periorbital fasciitis following primary VZV infection.

Il Giornale di chirurgia·2020
See all related articles

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is the preferred method for gastric decompression or enteral feeding in patients with neurological issues or neoplasias. It offers fewer complications, requires mild sedation, and is more cost-effective than surgical options.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Endoscopic Procedures
  • Patient Management

Context:

  • Patients with neurological disorders or neoplasias often require long-term gastric decompression or enteral feeding.
  • Surgical interventions carry higher risks and costs.
  • The need for safe, effective, and economical feeding solutions is paramount.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) as the optimal method for nutritional support in specific patient populations.
  • To compare the safety, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness of PEG against surgical alternatives.

Summary:

  • Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is recommended for patients needing gastric decompression or enteral feeding, particularly those with neurological conditions or neoplasias and a prolonged life expectancy.

Related Experiment Videos

  • PEG procedures are associated with fewer complications, require only mild sedation, and present a lower cost compared to surgical techniques.
  • This makes PEG the method of choice for long-term nutritional support in these vulnerable patient groups.

    • Impact:

    • Improved patient outcomes through minimally invasive nutritional support.
    • Reduced healthcare costs associated with feeding tube placement.
    • Enhanced quality of life for patients requiring long-term enteral feeding.