Interpretation of Europe Society of Parental and Enteral Nutrition Guidelines on percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1674-635X.2011.01.010
- VernacularTitle:经皮内窥镜引导下胃造口术的欧洲肠外肠内营养学会指南解读
- Author:
Hengyan LIU
;
Jianchun YU
;
Weiming KANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy;
Europe Society of Parentral and Enteral Nutrition;
Guideline
- From:
Chinese Journal of Clinical Nutrition
2011;19(1):39-46
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is an convenient, effective, and safe technique,and is especially useful for the nutritional support of patients who are unable to befedorally. PEG should be carefully arranged based on indications, ethical criteria, and contraindications. Early PEG can remarkably improve the quality of life.