Application of Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy for Elderly Deglutition Disorders: 32 Cases Report
- VernacularTitle:经皮内镜下胃造口在老年吞咽功能障碍中的应用
- Author:
Fengliang ZHANG
;
Fei GAO
;
Lianyuan TAO
;
Qing XU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, deglutition disorders, elderly
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2011;17(11):1081-1082
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To apply the percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) for deglutition disorders of the elderly. Methods 32 elderlypatients with deglutition disorders accepted PEG were reviewed. They accepted post-operative enteral nutrition and were followed upmonthly with their weight, body mass index and mini-nutritional assessment (MNA). Results 2 cases presented skin infection of stoma, nomore complications happened. Their weight, body mass index and MNA improved significantly 3 months after treatment (P<0.05). ConclusionPEG is an effective treatment for the elderly deglutition disorders.
