Gastrostomy Tube Placement by Radiological versus Endoscopic Methods in an Acute Care Setting: A Retrospective Review of Frequency, Indications, Complications and Outcomes | Zendy

Amy Galaski | Zendy; Wei Wei Peng | Zendy; Michelle Ellis | Zendy; Pauline Darling | Zendy; Andrew Common | Zendy; Emma Tucker | Zendy

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Gastrostomy Tube Placement by Radiological versus Endoscopic Methods in an Acute Care Setting: A Retrospective Review of Frequency, Indications, Complications and Outcomes

Author(s) -

Amy Galaski,

Wei Wei Peng,

Michelle Ellis,

Pauline Darling,

Andrew Common,

Emma Tucker

Publication year - 2009

Publication title -

canadian journal of gastroenterology

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

eISSN - 1916-7237

pISSN - 0835-7900

DOI - 10.1155/2009/801925

Subject(s) - medicine , percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy , radiological weapon , gastrostomy , feeding tube , enteral administration , retrospective cohort study , parenteral nutrition , surgery , dysphagia , peg ratio , finance , economics

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 complications and outcomes. Second, to provide Canadian data regarding feeding tube placement because no current literature reflecting these practices for Canadian hospitals is available.

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