Within a 5-year period, 92 PEG tube were inserted into 85 patients (22 female, 63 male). Excluding one patient, a 5-year-old girl, their ages ranged from 20 to 87 years with a mean age of 55.94 ± ...
July 15, 2014– Placement of a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube has become an "essential" technique for children and young people with a wide range of problems with feeding and nutrition, ...
The decision to place a gastrostomy tube is a difficult one for many families. Discussions with parents can begin immediately after birth if the indication for a gastrostomy tube is clear. However, ...