Author/Authors :
Ekin, Nazım Mardin Devlet Hastanesi - Gastroenteroloji Kliniği, Turkey , Uçmak, Feyzullah Dicle Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Gastroenteroloji BD, Turkey , Oruç, Menduh Dicle Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Göğüs Cerrahisi AD, Turkey , Tuncer, Elif Tuğba Dicle Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Gastroenteroloji BD, Turkey , Yalçın, Kendal Dicle Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Gastroenteroloji BD, Turkey
Abstract :
Objective: In this study, we aimed to evaluate the results and experiences of the patients who received percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG).Methods: A total of 113 patients who admitted to the Dicle University Medical Faculty , Department of Gastroenterology between January 2012 and December 2014 and in whom received PEG was performed. The patients were assessed in terms of indications, complications and results.Results: Among these patients, 70 (61.9%) were male and 40 (38.1%) were female. Though 8 (7%) patients had head, neck and esophageal cancer; 105 (93%) patients had primer or seconder neurological disorders. After the PEG, any serious complication was seen in patients. Wound infections were encountered in five patients (4.4%) and the rate of minor complications was found to be 9.7%. The risk of complications was higher in patients over sixty years and men (p values of 0.049 and 0.022).Conclusion: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, a simple and safe method of enteral nutrition with a low complication rate, should be the first choice when extended period enteral nutrition is required. There is increased risk of complications in elderly males.
