A 25-year-old woman with a history of cerebral palsy, developmental disability and corpus callosotomy for tonic-clonic seizures was brought to hospital with a two-day history of progressively ...

Placement of a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube has become an 'essential' technique for children and young people with a wide range of problems with feeding and nutrition. Gastrostomy ...

The decision to place a gastrostomy tube is a difficult one for many families. Discussions with parents can begin immediately after birth if the indication for a gastrostomy tube is clear. However, ...

Guidance has been issued for nurses on the insertion of balloon gastrostomy tubes, as more patients are receiving enteral feeding. Subscribe today to access over 6,000 peer-reviewed clinical articles, ...

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a method commonly used for providing long-term nutrition for patients unable to swallow but with a functioning gastrointestinal tract (Stefan et al, 1989).

To prepare the infant for the surgical procedure, complete a preoperative checklist, monitor the vital signs, maintain nothing by mouth as ordered, administer medications, and check for signed ...

July 15, 2014– Placement of a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube has become an "essential" technique for children and young people with a wide range of problems with feeding and nutrition, ...