Refinements in the technique, including the "push" and "pull" methods, and the indications for this procedure have grown. Major complications resulting from PEG tube placement include peritonitis ...

Pneumoperitoneum has been observed in 36% of patients undergoing PEG tube placement. [38] It is theorized that excessive air insufflation, prolonged procedure time, and multiple percutaneous ...

A feeding tube insertion procedure, which is also called a gastrostomy, is a surgery where a feeding tube is installed in the patient's stomach through an abdominal incision. Feeding tube ...

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Tirofiban infusion at 0.08 mcg/kg/min for 80 kg (rate: 7.68 ml/hr) was discontinued after 25 hours.Nine hours post‐procedure ... and tirofiban was restarted for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy ...

Good understanding of the indications for percutaneous enteral tube feeding will prevent inappropriate procedures ... with a limited range of PEG tube equipment. Careful adherence to the important ...

Pediatric gastrostomy tube feeding is a critical intervention for children who cannot meet their nutritional needs through oral intake due to various medical conditions. This method of feeding is ...

One significant area of research has been the use of blended tube feeds (BTF) as an alternative to commercial formulas (CF) for children with gastrostomy tubes. Studies have shown that children ...

The success of a Jones tube procedure relies on the surgeon’s ability to deliver clear instructions to the patient, according ...