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
Title Of Article
The results of the percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy insertion: Analysis of 113 cases
شماره ركورد
27205
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.
From Page
346
NaturalLanguageKeyword
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy , indication , complication
JournalTitle
Dicle Medical Journal
To Page
349
JournalTitle
Dicle Medical Journal
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