Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Experience in A Tertiary Intensive Care Unit
Journal Title: Meandros Medical and Dental Journal - Year 2021, Vol 22, Issue 1
Abstract
Objective: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a procedure performed for nutrition in patients whose gastrointestinal system functions are impaired. This study aimed to evaluate patients who were treated in our clinic and underwent PEG. Materials and Methods: Patients older than 18 years who underwent PEG between November 2013 and November 2015 were studied. Patient follow-up forms and hospital electronic records were analysed retrospectively. Results: Overall, 117 patients were enrolled, including 47 (40%) male patients. The mean Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II score was 20±8; mean age, 72±15 years; mean length of stay, 43±42 days and mean procedure day, 14±5 days. About 35% of patients had dementia, 23.9% had malignancy and 22.3% had cerebrovascular disease. The total complication rate was 17%. Conclusion: PEG is a safe procedure and provides patient comfort while maintaining enteral nutrition. Therefore, it is an effective method in feeding patients who cannot be fed orally in the long term.
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Cihangir Doğu, Pakize Özçiftçi Yılmaz
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- EP ID EP693423
- DOI 10.4274/meandros.galenos.2021.26213
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