Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “Despite the common clinical practice of delaying feedings after [percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)] ...

Gastrostomy tubes (G-tubes) are commonly used to deliver nutrition directly to the stomach in patients who cannot eat by mouth, require supplemental nutrients, or have swallowing difficulties, ...

The decision to place a gastrostomy tube in an infant can be confusing and difficult for both parents and professionals. A unified team approach is critical to communication and collaboration. Once ...

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy was associated with lower odds of blood transfusion, colon perforation, and mortality than surgical gastrostomy. The technique was also associated with higher odds ...

(HealthDay)—Preoperative placement of gastrostomy tubes (G-tubes) in patients with head and neck cancer yields cost savings, according to a study published online Nov. 13 in Head & Neck. Ashley C.

Phase II Trial of Pemetrexed and Pembrolizumab in Patients With Recurrent and/or Metastatic Nonadenoid Cystic Salivary Gland Cancer There is a heterogeneous practice pattern in prophylactic ...

The impact of admitting ward on resource utilization and outcomes among hospitalized cancer survivors. This is an ASCO Meeting Abstract from the 2024 ASCO Quality Care Symposium. This abstract does ...

CHICAGO -- Centenarians who required percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) appeared to do as well with the tube placement, researchers reported here. In-hospital mortality for the 30 patients over ...

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