Laparoscopic versus percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy placement in children: Results of a systematic review and meta-analysis

Background: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) and laparoscopic-assisted gastrostomy (LAG) are widely used in the paediatric population. The aim of this study was to determine which one of the two procedures is the most effective and safe method. Methods: This systematic review was conducted...

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Main Authors: Nutnicha Suksamanapun, Femke A Mauritz, Josephine Franken, David C van der Zee, Maud YA van Herwaarden-Lindeboom
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
Series:Journal of Minimal Access Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.journalofmas.com/article.asp?issn=0972-9941;year=2017;volume=13;issue=2;spage=81;epage=88;aulast=Suksamanapun