Does a gastrostomy confer any benefits to either patients or their carers?

Introduction: A gastrostomy is an established means of providing enteral nutrition. Currently, uncertainty exists regarding the merits of this intervention particularly in certain patient subgroups. Aims: To determine if a gastrostomy confers any benefits to either patients or their carers. Methods:...

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Main Author: Kurien, Matthew
Other Authors: Sanders, David ; Lennard, Lynne
Published: University of Sheffield 2013
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Online Access:https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.605193