Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy and jejunostomy in critical patients
- VernacularTitle:内镜下胃和空肠造瘘术在危重病人中的应用
- Author:
Faming HE
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy/jejunostomy;
Critical patients;
Enteral nutrition
- From:
Journal of Chongqing Medical University
2007;0(07):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To evaluate the role of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy/jejunostomy(PEG/PEJ) in critical patients. Methods:Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy/jejunostomy procedures were performed in 25 critical patients. Indication, procedure-related complication,technical success and clinical outcome were reviewed. Results:The technical success was 100% and there were no serious complications. In 4 patients(16%),local cleansing, drainage were used for the infection of PEG site. PEJ tube dysfunction occurred in 3 patients(12%). Conclusion:PEG /PEJ is a safe,minimal invasive,and effective procedure for enteral nutrition in critical patients.
