Mediastinitis complicating a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy: a case report [PDF]
Background Since its introduction in the early 1980s, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy has become the most popular method for performing a gastrostomy for long-term enteral feeding.
Spirou Spiros+6 more
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Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy in the Enteral Feeding of the Elderly [PDF]
Today we are faced with an aging society that may develop malnutrition because of dysphagia related to dementia, stroke, and malignancy seen often in the elderly.
Huan-Lin Chen+4 more
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Fundus fluorescein angiography via percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy: Description of technique. [PDF]
Purpose: To report an alternative technique of fundus fluorescein angiography using percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG). Methods: A case series from a single center.
Ali SM, Kozak I.
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Percutaneous endoscopic versus surgical gastrostomy in patients with benign and malignant diseases: a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
To compare the complications and mortality related to gastrostomy procedures performed using surgical and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy techniques, this review covered seven studies.
José Gonçalves Pereira Bravo+7 more
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Feculent Drainage from Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Tube due to Gastrocolocutaneous Fistula Found in Emergency Department: A Case Report. [PDF]
Introduction Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) placement is a common procedure for patients requiring non-oral feeding. One rare complication of PEG placement is the formation of a gastrocolocutaneous fistula that develops when bowel is ...
Muchiutti I+3 more
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Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tubes are often placed in patients with head and neck malignancy for long-term nutritional support. Though rare, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma can metastasize to the percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube ...
Hunza Chaudhry+4 more
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Realistic Endoscopic Image Generation Method Using Virtual-to-real Image-domain Translation [PDF]
This paper proposes a realistic image generation method for visualization in endoscopic simulation systems. Endoscopic diagnosis and treatment are performed in many hospitals. To reduce complications related to endoscope insertions, endoscopic simulation systems are used for training or rehearsal of endoscope insertions.
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We considered the views of researchers presented in the modern literature on both the problem as a whole and discussion questions regarding the causes of development, preventive measures, and methods of treating percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy ...
K. V. Golubev+4 more
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Background Nutritional care in patients with a severe head injury is of utmost importance, as nutritional deficiency can affect the outcomes in these patients.
Dharmesh Balsarkar+5 more
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The Outcomes of Nutritional Support Techniques in Patients with Gastrointestinal Cancers
Gastrointestinal cancers represent a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. A significant issue regarding the therapeutic management of these patients consists of metabolic disturbances and malnutrition.
Vlad-Alexandru Ionescu+8 more
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