Percutaneous radiologic gastrostomy in patients with failed percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
Background : To determine the technical feasibility and success rate of percutaneous radiologic gastrostomy (PRG) after failure of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG).
Tang-fei Lee +7 more
doaj +1 more source
Is endoscopy beneficial in pediatric laparoscopic gastrostomy insertion; A 9-year comparative study
ObjectivesAdvancements in pediatric percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy placement (PEG), laparoscopic-assisted gastrostomy (LAG) technique, and laparoscopic-assisted percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (LAPEG) procedure have opened up new options for ...
Rana Bitar +6 more
doaj +1 more source
Quality of Life After Surgical Treatment of Head and Neck Paragangliomas
ABSTRACT Background Head and neck paragangliomas (HNPGLs) are rare neuroendocrine tumors and often arise in the head and neck. Due to their localization, the tumor and its surgical treatment pose a risk for cranial nerve impairments. Few studies have focused on the health‐related quality of life (HRQOL) in patients with HNPGLs and their relation to ...
Christina Sauter +5 more
wiley +1 more source
Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index Predicts Treatment Intolerance and Survival in Head and Neck Cancer
ABSTRACT Background Malnutrition is associated with worse outcomes in head and neck cancer (HNC). The geriatric nutritional risk index (GNRI) may predict postoperative morbidity and survival, but its role remains underexplored. Methods An ambispective study of patients undergoing HNC surgery at two academic centers (2015–2024) was performed ...
Raisa Chowdhury +11 more
wiley +1 more source
Relative contraindications to percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (review of literature)
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy is the most common method for enteral nutrition in intensive care patients with dysphagia syndrome. The advantages of the method are the minimally invasive nature and duration of the operation, which also determines a ...
Yu. O. Zharikov +5 more
doaj +1 more source
ABSTRACT Background and Objective Palliative surgery in oncology aims to relieve symptoms, improve quality of life, and respect patient autonomy in advanced cancer. This study aimed to develop evidence‐based recommendations for safely indicating and performing palliative surgeries in Brazil, considering clinical, ethical, and multidisciplinary aspects.
Audrey Cabral Ferreira de Oliveira +15 more
wiley +1 more source
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy is the method of choice to allow enteral access in patients requiring long-term enteral nutrition. However, although generally safe, percutaneous tube positioning may be plagued by several complications.
Gabrio Bassotti, Danilo Castellani
doaj +1 more source
Abstract Background Persons living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (PALS) are at high risk for malnutrition because of disease‐related factors such as dysphagia, self‐feeding difficulty, and hypermetabolism. Nutrition interventions, including enteral nutrition (EN) initiation after gastrostomy tube (G‐tube) placement, are integral to care but can ...
Stephanie Dobak +3 more
wiley +1 more source
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy in the Enteral Feeding of the Elderly
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
doaj +1 more source
Response to the author on “Percutaneous Ultrasound Gastrostomy (PUG) overview updates” in response to our review on “An overview of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement in the intensive care unit (ICU)’’ [PDF]
Pravachan Hegde +1 more
openalex +1 more source

