Title |
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy versus nasogastric tube feeding for adults with swallowing disturbances
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Published by |
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, March 2012
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DOI | 10.1002/14651858.cd008096.pub3 |
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Authors |
Gomes Jr, Claudio AR, Lustosa, Suzana AS, Matos, Delcio, Andriolo, Régis B, Waisberg, Daniel R, Waisberg, Jaques |
Abstract |
A number of conditions compromise the passage of food along the digestive tract. Nasogastric tube (NGT) feeding is a classic, time-proven technique, although its prolonged use can lead to complications such as lesions to the nasal wing, chronic sinusitis, gastro-oesophageal reflux, and aspiration pneumonia. Another method of infusion, percutaneous endoscopy gastrostomy (PEG), is generally used when there is a need for enteral nutrition for a longer time period. There is a high demand for PEG in patients with swallowing disorders, although there is no consistent evidence about its effectiveness and safety as compared to NGT. |
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