gastrostomy

..Additional enteral nutrition has been provided by means of either nasogastric tube feeding, surgical gastrostomy, radiologic percutaneous gastrostomy or percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)...

b>Gastrostomy tube insertion is frequently performed in children...

..types of feeding tubes can be placed at a patient's bedside; examples include nasogastric, nasointestinal, gastrostomy, and jejunostomy tubes...

..Nasogastric (NG) and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube feeding are recognized methods for nutritional support for patients with persistent neurologic ..

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) or PEG tube with transgastric jejunostomy tube (PEG-J) feeding has not been shown to decrease aspiration pneumonia...

To report on fluoroscopically guided percutaneous gastrostomy (FPG) using a modified gastropexy technique with the insertion of a large-bore balloon-retained gastrostomy catheter in patients with head and neck tumors.

BACKGROUND: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is widely used for establishing enteral feeding. The aim of this study was to assess immediate and long-term results after PEG insertion...

OBJECTIVES: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes have become an excellent alternative for the long-term management of patients with proximal obstructions of the gastrointestinal tract...

BACKGROUND/PURPOSE: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is of great benefit to a defined population of children, but gastrostomy has been implicated in causation or exacerbation of gastroesophageal reflux (GER)...

b>Gastrostomy placement in patients who are unable to maintain their nutrition orally has been attempted using a variety of techniques over the past century...

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is the procedure of choice to achieve long-term enteral nutrition. The risks and benefits of PEG in elderly hospitalized patients have been poorly documented...

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy has become a common technique to provide nutritional support to handicapped children with swallowing disorders; however, this technique is sometimes associated with serious complications...

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy feeding is accompanied by unique complications, which are not easily controlled.

BACKGROUND: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement is a safe and widely accepted alternate route for enteral alimentation in the head and neck cancer patient population...

Radiologic gastrostomy has a higher success rate and a lower complication rate and offers a greater choice of tubes than percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)...

..The present study was carried out in order to elucidate the mechanism of the development of gastric ulcer, one of the serious complications of PEG tube placement...

BACKGROUND: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a simple and reliable method, but there are few data about its use in pediatric forms of neuromuscular diseases (NMD)...

..other complications, the development of or an increase of gastroesophageal reflux (GER) is considered to be associated with percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG). However, the few studies performed to date show controversial results.

To position a safe gastric puncture point prior to the percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) a technique using an abdominal plain film with a gastric insufflation was assessed...

The purpose of this work was to search for prognostic factors after percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) for enteral nutrition in geriatric patients by studying complications, nutritional benefits, and impact on quality of life.

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is used to provide a safe route for enteral feeding. However, serious complications may occur during the procedure, such as transverse colon injuries...

..and diarrhea are well-known negative side effects of enteral nutrition through percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)...

Gastrocolocutaneous fistula is a rare major complication of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)...

To determine benefits and risks for gastrostomy or jejunostomy feeding compared with oral feeding for children with cerebral palsy.

The aim of this prospective cohort study was to evaluate the impact of gastrostomy tube feeding on the quality of life of carers of children with cerebral palsy (CP)...

..ii) their role in the process, (iii) the impact this participation has on them personally and (iv) gastrostomy placement in general...

Gastrocutaneous fistulas are infrequent after gastrostomy tube removal. However, if the fistulous tract remains permeable, even low-volume output can produce significant cutaneous burns...

Gastrocolic fistula (GCF) has previously been described with percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy procedures. However the present case of GCF is to our knowledge the first reported in the literature...

Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) has gained wide acceptance among patients who require prolonged tube-feeding support...

..Percutaneous access to the stomach can be achieved by endoscopic or fluoroscopic methods. Our objective was to compare indications, complications, efficacy and outcomes of these two techniques...

..STUDY AIMS: The aims of this study were to determine the prevalence of gastrocutaneous fistula after removal of gastrostomy tubes in children and to identify associated risk factors...

..b>Gastrostomy tube feeding is increasingly being used for nutritional support in these children.

..study with repeated measures before and after surgery examined the medical, surgical, and health outcomes of gastrostomy for children with disabilities at a tertiary paediatric referral centre in the North Thames area, UK...

To compare characteristics of ALS patients with and without percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG).

..for and the outcome of long-term enteral feeding by nasogastric tube (NGT) with that of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube. DESIGN: A prospective, multicenter cohort study...

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes are most commonly placed for feeding purposes with the intention of maintenance or improvement in nutritional status; however, they may also be used in a palliative role in patients who ..

..with severe dysphagia, weight loss, and recurrent aspiration pneumonia required a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) for long-term feeding...

A rare complication of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is gastrocolocutaneous fistula which usually occurs after replacement of the PEG tube...

..During minimally invasive operations, it is sometimes necessary to retrieve the end of a suture or a suture needle and bring it out through the abdominal wall...

To describe the current practice of placing gastrostomy tubes (endoscopic and radiological), patient characteristics, indications for enteral support, complications and outcomes over a 13-month period, and explore factors that influenced ..

There are few published data on non-endoscopic removal of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy devices in children.

Despite extensive discussion about percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) in nursing home residents, no prevalence data exist in most countries.

..Data on indication, insertion technique and safety have not yet been reported in the literature...

..To evaluate the safety of unsedated transnasal small-caliber esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) for elderly and critically ill bedridden patients...

To describe the indications and practice of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) device insertion for nutritional support and to ascertain procedure-related complications and outcome.

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) provides for enteral nutrition in children with feeding problems. PEG, however, is not without complications...

..nutrition can be administered via a nasogastric tube or, in selected patients, via a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy. In patients with neurogenic dysphagia, the choice of nutritional administration, and above all the timing, are ..

Outcome body size of gastrostomy tube (g-tube)-fed children with chronic kidney disease (CKD) was investigated...

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) provides a reliable route for nutrition and hydration in ALS patients with dysphagia...

Gastrocutaneous fistula formation is a potential complication resulting from nonsurgical gastrostomy or gastrojejunostomy tube removal...

..a history of recurrent strokes secondary to moyamoya disease underwent insertion of a percutaneous radiologic gastrostomy tube because of severe dysphagia. Feeding was continued for 5 months after the procedure without complications...

The placement of feeding gastrostomy (G) tubes through a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) technique has become common because of its simplicity and safety...

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a common technique for gastrostomy placement. However, certain children may not be candidates for PEG, such as those with craniofacial or foregut anomalies and prior surgery...

..Till 1980, the acceptable technique to place a gastrostomy tube was surgical...

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube feeding is widely used for patients with swallowing dysfunction, and aspiration pneumonitis induced by reflux of gastric contents is one of the most frequent and life-threatening events in ..

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is used to restore enteral nutrition in patients with inadequate oral intake. Because of its minimally invasive nature complications are thought to be rare...

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is an accepted method of placing a feeding tube to enable enteral feeding in patients with swallowing difficulties...

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement can improve the nutritional status and the ability of a patient with cirrhosis to recover from surgery such as orthotopic liver transplantation...

..Although the use of feeding tubes among older individuals stirs considerable controversy, population-based descriptive data regarding patient outcomes are scarce...

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes are commonly needed for early nutrition in patients with acute ischemic stroke. We evaluated the relationship between the NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score and the need for PEG tube placement...

Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) performed through the Introducer Technique is associated with lower risk of surgical infection when compared to the Pull Technique...

The percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is contested on the ground that it could cause gastroesophageal reflux (GER). The authors studied the complications of PEG to ponder the validity of this contraindication.

Although many aspects of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) have been addressed in the literature, attention to psychologic and social outcomes of PEG has been limited...

Previously, we performed concomitant antireflux surgery in patients with abnormal pH study undergoing gastrostomy. This increased complications without always alleviating the troublesome symptom of vomiting...

..We present here three representative cases of negative surgical abdominal cavity explorations for presumed peritonitis after percutaneous endoscopic gastrojejunostomy and jejunostomy...

..pull method of PEG placement, there is a significant risk of wound infection from contamination of the gastrostomy catheter as it passes through the oral cavity...

..Undernutrition is common in patients admitted with stroke. We aimed to establish whether the timing and route of enteral tube feeding after stroke affected patients' outcomes at 6 months...

Setting the external bolster at the time of placement of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a key factor in the spectrum of morbidity and complications related to the procedure...

..We report our experience of paediatric home enteral nutrition, as there is little detailed evidence published...

..Although small-bore tube placement is common, insertion can lead to serious complications. We investigated the use of radiographs, fluoroscopy, feeding tubes, and complications associated with blind feeding-tube placement...

..if providing complimentary oral nutritional supplementation for patients undergoing definitive radiation therapy for oropharyngeal carcinoma reduced weight loss and the need for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement.

..For these periods gastrostomy tubes have advantages over nasogastric tubes...

..This case suggests that close monitoring and confirmation of successful reduction is necessary in the treatment of GJ-tube-related small-bowel intussusception...

With the increasing use of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG), rare complications are seen; one of them is misplacement of the tube into the colon. We describe the various clinical pictures and treatment approaches.

..Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) may be required for long-term feeding in these patients...

..In these cases, surgical gastrostomy or jejunostomy are possible alternatives; more recently, direct percutaneous jejunostomy (DPEJ) has been ..

..study is to explore the experiences of relatives of nursing home residents receiving percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy feeding...

The standard for placement of pediatric gastrostomy tubes has been percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) using the Ponsky "pull" technique...

AIM: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a practical and safe option to place an alimentary gastrostomy. We observed that a relevant rate of complications are related to management of PEG...

..There are several methods for endoscopic placement of naso-enteric tubes. Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy is used for most persons requiring long-term support...

A gastrostomy feeding tube has become the most acceptable method for long-term feeding support in patients with head and neck cancer...

..This case report involves a patient whose gastroepiploic artery became thrombosed by a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, rendering his gastric conduit unusable.

..Experience with pediatric home-based enteral nutrition (HEN), in particular series including children only, has been reported only rarely. We investigated the evolution of pediatric HEN activity during an 11-year period...

..It is important that health professionals are aware of the available options and that they consider patients' wishes to meet their nutritional needs...

..on the incidence of pneumonia, we performed a retrospective review of all clients at our institution who had gastrostomy or jejunostomy tubes placed over a 10-year period...

PURPOSE: Long-term feeding access in children who fail initial gastrostomy is a management quandary...

..This paper reports a study of patients' experiences of this relatively new technology, and explores possible strategies for defining, delineating and addressing patients' concerns, problems and needs...

..The following article is intended to provide a review of the current state of enteral feeding; a rapidly changing and developing field. It covers the type of feed, the routes of access, and the problems that can occur with enteral feeding...

..We present our multidisciplinary approach that combines medical, nutritional, and ethical principles for the care of these patients...

BACKGROUND: Because the insertion of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tubes (PEG) involves disruption of the gastrointestinal tract with potential peritoneal contamination, patients with indwelling ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunts ..

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To compare the safety of air insufflation as a contrast medium for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube replacement verification with that of the more traditional method using positive contrast material (gastrograffin) under ..

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Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tubes (PEG) are commonly used in older adults with dysphagia and poor nutrition...

..a nasogastric tube, while permanent feeding access is indicated for long-term feeding, most commonly through a gastrostomy. Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a minimally invasive technique for placing a feeding tube and ..

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a well-established technique for providing long-term nutritional support...

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy is one of the gastrostomy methods used for patients who are unable to take food orally. We aimed to present our results for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy.

..To determine the effect of mothers milk in conjunction with Epo, we will artificially rear rat pups using gastrostomy feedings of rat milk substitute to which specific total daily doses of Epo are added...

..We wish to define the outcomes of this treatment from a patient and caregiver perspectives. The number of gastrostomy feeding tubes used for the Medicare population has grown rapidly, more than doubling during the past decade...

Studies to date indicate that Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) and Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV) improve survival in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), even though introduced late in the disease...

Studies to date indicate that Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) and Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV) improve survival in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), even though introduced late in the disease...

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..Further, this work is highly significant in providing a basis for understanding mechanisms underlying the putative benefits of exercise as a therapeutic intervention for age-related changes in cranial muscles. ..

..This grant will create two surveys and modify the core surveys that will help hospices in monitoring and improving their quality of care. ..

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..This proposed project will lead directly to a RO1 application with the specific aim to assess the feasability and efficacy of using the Values Inventory in a clinical trial. ..

..Such tools will allow institutions to measure whether cancer care is meeting patient and family members' needs and expectations. ..

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..Further, this work will be highly significant in discovering a neuromuscular basis for the putative benefits of exercise in the prevention and treatment of age-related swallowing impairment. ..

..Understanding lung contusion and its interaction with gastric aspiration, two common insults suffered by trauma patients, will greatly aid the development of new diagnostic and therapeutic modalities. ..

..Further, this work is highly significant in providing a basis for understanding mechanisms underlying the putative benefits of exercise as a therapeutic intervention for age-related changes in cranial muscles. ..

..Better insight into the relationship between FAK and MYCN offers the potential for translating this knowledge into clinically relevant therapies for this devastating childhood tumor. ..

..With this award Dr Lewis will be prepared to make significant contributions to cancer prevention and control in the aging U.S. population. ..