Background: Since it was described in 1980, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) has been a widely used method for insertion of a gastrostomy tube in patients who are unable to swallow or ... The aim of this study was to perform a retrospective analysis characterizing patients receiving tube feeding following percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement between 2004 and 2012 at ... Introduction: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is the commonest method of long-term enteral nutrition.

Understanding the Context

In the UK there is no nationally funded framework to provide community support for ... Placement of a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube has become an 'essential' technique for children and young people with a wide range of problems with feeding and nutrition. Gastrostomy ... ascopubs.org: Analysis of nationwide trends and outcomes of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement in hospitalized cancer patients over a 13 year period.

Key Insights

Analysis of nationwide trends and outcomes of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement in hospitalized cancer patients over a 13 year period. Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a common procedure that provides enteral access for the administration of tube feeding in patients who are unable to obtain adequate nutrition by mouth. Medscape: Enteral Nutrition via Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy and Nutritional Status of Patients: Five-Year Prospective Study