... Abstract Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) has become one of the most frequently used procedures to administer nutrition and also as an alternative to the surgical approach or nasogastric tubes. The technique is simple, safe and cheap; it can be performed by any moderately experienced...

...References References 1. Gauderer NW, Ponsky JL, Izan RJ, Jr: Gastrostomy without laparotomy: a percutaneous endoscopic technique. J Pediatr Surg 1980;15:872-875 2. Steigmann GV, Goff JS, Silas D, Pearlman N, Sun J, Norton L: Endoscopic versus operative gastrostomy: final results...

... Abstract Direct percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy is a method of placing a jejunal feeding tube directly into the small bowel in a manner similar to placement of a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube. The advantages over other endoscopic methods of jejunal feeding include anchoring...

... gastrostomy. On the other hand, with the use of surgical reconstructive techniques and the placement of voice prostheses, patients may live without communication problems, swallowing difficulties and dyspnea, despite the fact their larynx has been removed. All available treatment modalities for patients...

... of direct percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy and PEG with jejunal extension. Gastrointest Endosc 2002;56:890-894 4. Baron TH: Direct percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy through a mature gastrostomy tract. Gastrointest Endosc 2002;56:946-947 5. Nishiwaki S, Araki H, Shirakami Y, Kawaguchi J, Asano T...

... and swallowing. Swallowing and voice problems have a significant impact on communication, eating and nutrition, social well-being and quality of life. Swallowing problems may be so severe that patients suffer profuse aspiration or are left gastrostomy-tube dependent. Pre-treatment evaluation of swallowing...

... include surgical procedures at the UES, tube feeding and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy. New peripheral and central neuromodulation techniques have the potential to induce plastic changes in pharyngeal motor cortical areas that can be relevant for swallowing function. Definitions and ICD Codes...

... for patients with severely diseased gut, postpyloric feeding is indicated in patients with the high risk of tracheal aspiration, and feeding over gastrostomy is preferable if the anticipated duration of EN is exceeding 4-6 weeks. Although EN is a well-established and effective feeding method, it may be poorly...

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... of esophageal stents or to place a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy for feeding purposes. Esophageal strictures are structurally catego rized into two groups: complex and simple. Complex strictures are those that are asymmetric, irregular or angulated with diameter < 12 mm. Simple strictures are symmetric...

... in 82% of children with CNS disorders compared to only 19% in those without CNS disorders in a large retrospective series [ 31 ]. The majority of patients with neurodevelopmental delay also required a feeding gastrostomy, and certain centers routinely perform an antireflux operation on almost all...

... and parents express improved quality of life, it might help to maintain a healthy gut microbiome, and it is cheaper [ 6 ]. Currently, there are no good-quality data to support evidence-based recommendation, but if blenderized tube feeds are used, the following is recommended: (a) gastrostomy feeding tubes...

... L (ed): Basics in Clinical Nutrition. Prague, Galen, 2011, pp 625-653. 7. Schmitt F, Caldari D, Corradini N, et al: Tolerance and efficacy of preventive gastrostomy feeding in pediatric oncology. Pediatr Blood Cancer 2012;59:874-880. 8. Kolaček S: Treatment methods and goals in pediatric...

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... Cystic fibrosis Nutritional status Pancreatic enzymes Gastrostomy Key Messages Survival from cystic fibrosis (CF) has substantially improved over the past 4 decades. The advance in nutritional management is one factor which has contributed to this change. Here, the basic...

... 1998;7:672-707 8. Sharma V, Howden CW: Meta-analysis of randomized, controlled trials of antibiotic prophylaxis before percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy. Am J Gastroenterol 2000;95:3133-3136 9. Dormann AJ, Wigginghaus B, Risius H, Kleimann F, Kloppenborg A, Grunewald T, et al: A single dose...

... Cystic fibrosis Nutritional status Pancreatic enzymes Gastrostomy Key Messages • Survival from cystic fibrosis (CF) has substantially improved over the past four decades. The advance in nutritional management is one factor which has contributed to this change • This chapter...

... al: Endoscopic ultrasound-guided choledochojejunostomy in patients with failed endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. World J Gastroenterol 2008;21:6078-6082 17. Savides TJ, Shyam V, Laurent P: EUS 2008 Working Group Document: evaluation of EUS-guided hepatico-gastrostomy Gastrointest...

... undergoes procedures involving infected skin or soft tissues, include coverage against staphylococci and β-hemolytic streptococci in the treatment regimen [ 1 , 3 ]. Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy or Percutaneous Endoscopic Jejunostomy Placement The rate of infection after percutaneous...

... and language therapist. Gastrostomy may be considered if tube feeding is required for more than 4 weeks or if the nasogastric tube is not tolerated (e.g. severe mucositis; vomiting). Older children should be allowed to choose between a nasogastric tube and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy. Tube feeds...