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. 1991 Sep;28(5):634-9.
doi: 10.3143/geriatrics.28.634.

[Efficacy and safety of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy in the elderly]

[Article in Japanese]
K Nishida  1 , M Kaji, H Furuno, M Hiida, M Kuriyama, Y Mutaguchi, M Higashijima, K Takagi, I Nojiri
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[Efficacy and safety of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy in the elderly]

[Article in Japanese]
K Nishida et al. Nihon Ronen Igakkai Zasshi. 1991 Sep.
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Abstract

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) was performed in 32 patients with nasogastric feeding (NGF) or total parenteral nutrition (TPN), who were unable to swallow. Our cases of PEG included 10 with dementia, 8 with cerebral infarction, 8 with cerebral bleeding, 3 with gastric cancer, and others. TPN was performed after PEG for a short time. Because of the combination of TPN and PEG, there was no mortality or major complication related to the procedure. Minor complications included subcutaneous abscess and TPN catheter fever. PEG can be safely and rapidly performed. Furthermore, painless life, better cosmetic features and physical condition can be obtained with this procedure. The majority of the patients are able to return home after PEG. PEG can improve the quality of life of the patients who cannot swallow but have an intact gut.

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