Pneumoperitoneum has been observed in 36% of patients undergoing PEG tube placement. [38] It is theorized that excessive air insufflation, prolonged procedure time, and multiple percutaneous ...
Nasogastric Tube (NG): An NG tube passes through the nose, down the throat and esophagus and ends in the stomach ... patient isn’t a candidate for any of the options below. Gastrostomy Tube: ...
Since its introduction in 1980, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy ... Major complications resulting from PEG tube placement include peritonitis, hemorrhage, aspiration, peristomal wound ...
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