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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 28, 2014; 20(24): 7739-7751
Published online Jun 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i24.7739
Published online Jun 28, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i24.7739
Table 2 Contraindications
| Serious coagulation disorders (INR > 1.5, PTT > 50 s, platelets < 50000/mm3) |
| Hemodynamic instability |
| Sepsis |
| Severe ascites |
| Peritonitis |
| Abdominal wall infection at the selected site of placement |
| Marked peritoneal carcinomatosis |
| Interposed organs (e.g., liver, colon) |
| History of total gastrectomy |
| Gastric outlet obstruction (if being used for feeding) |
| Severe gastroparesis (if being used for feeding) |
| Lack of informed consent for the procedure |
- Citation: Rahnemai-Azar AA, Rahnemaiazar AA, Naghshizadian R, Kurtz A, Farkas DT. Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy: Indications, technique, complications and management. World J Gastroenterol 2014; 20(24): 7739-7751
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v20/i24/7739.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v20.i24.7739