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Comparison of Foley catheter as a replacement gastrostomy tube with commercial replacement gastrostomy tube: a prospective randomized trial.
The gastrostomy tube, however, may deteriorate, malfunction, or be accidentally expelled, requiring replacement. A commercial gastrostomy tube is commonly used for replacement. However ...
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Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement in patients with compound hiatus hernia and intrathoracic stomach: a case series
All cases were completed without complication and with successful PEG feeding. Conclusion PEG tube placement for enteral nutrition may be completed in patients with compound hiatus hernia and ...
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The provision of a percutaneously placed enteral tube feeding service
Finally, ethical considerations should always be taken into account when considering long-term enteral feeding, especially for patients with a poor quality of life. Enteral nutrition percutaneous ...
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Management of early PEG tube dislodgement: simultaneous endoscopic closure of gastric wall defect and PEG replacement
A 53-year-old man with dysphagia underwent uneventful placement of a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube for long-term enteral feeding access. 11 hours after the procedure, it was ...