HE Fa-ming, et al. Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy and jejunostomy in critical patients[J]. Journal of Chongqing Medical University, 2008,(7):891-892.
HE Fa-ming, et al. Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy and jejunostomy in critical patients[J]. Journal of Chongqing Medical University, 2008,(7):891-892.DOI:
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.