Endoscopic Placement of Feeding Tubes
It is no exaggeration to say that percutaneous gastrostomy has revolutionized the feeding of disabled patients with intact gastrointestinal tracts. The most common indication is inability to swallow. It is generally best to place a gastrostomy tube early to prevent malnutrition and minimize complica...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
1990-01-01
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| Series: | Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/1990/438967 |