A Case of Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy in a Patient with Liver Cirrhosis Accompanied by Both Esophageal and Gastric Varices.
- Author:
Dong Hoon PARK
1
;
Jae Woo KIM
;
Kyu Hong KIM
;
Hye Jung KIM
;
Myeong Gwan JEE
;
Yong Soon PARK
;
Soon Koo BAIK
;
Hyun Soo KIM
;
Sang Ok KWON
Author Information
1. Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Korea. skbaik@wonju.yonsei.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Reports ; English Abstract
- Keywords:
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy;
Liver cirrhosis;
Varix
- MeSH:
Aged;
*Endoscopy;
*Enteral Nutrition;
Esophageal and Gastric Varices/*complications;
Gastrostomy/*methods;
Humans;
Liver Cirrhosis/complications/*therapy;
Male
- From:The Korean Journal of Gastroenterology
2006;48(1):51-54
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Malnutrition in patients with liver disease is common. Consequently, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy may be needed for the correction of malnutrition. Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy is rarely performed in patients with liver cirrhosis because of the presence of varices and coagulation abnormalities. However, if careful insertion technique along with thorough clinical assessment is undertaken, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy may be successfully performed in patients with liver cirrhosis. Here, we report successful application of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy in a patient with liver cirrhosis accompanied by both gastric and esophageal varices.
