Use of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy in acute dysphagic stroke

<b>Background: </b> Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a widely used method for insertion of gastrostomy tube for patients with dysphagia due neuromuscular disorders. <b> Aim</b> : this article highlights the role of PEG for such patients, how safe, effective than s...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bola Kamath
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2001-01-01
Series:The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology
Subjects:
PEG
Online Access:http://www.saudijgastro.com/article.asp?issn=1319-3767;year=2001;volume=7;issue=2;spage=59;epage=61;aulast=Bola