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World J Gastrointest Endosc. May 16, 2022; 14(5): 250-266
Published online May 16, 2022. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v14.i5.250
Published online May 16, 2022. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v14.i5.250
Table 1 Indications for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy placement
| Benign | Malignant | Pediatric |
| Neurological diseases and psychomotor retardation. Cerebrovascular disease. Motor neuron disease (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis). Multiple sclerosis. Parkinson’s disease. Dementia. Psychomotor retardation. Reduced level of consciousness. Head injury. Intensive care patients. Prolonged coma. Burns. Short bowel syndromes (Crohn’s disease). Facial surgery. Polytrauma. Benign esophageal strictures. Other causes of malnutrition (anorexia) | Cerebral tumor. Cancer with catabolic status. Head and neck cancer. Esophageal cancer. Gastric decompression | Cerebral palsy. Congenital anomaly (e.g., trachea esophageal fistula). Cystic fibrosis. Short bowel syndrome |
- Citation: Fugazza A, Capogreco A, Cappello A, Nicoletti R, Da Rio L, Galtieri PA, Maselli R, Carrara S, Pellegatta G, Spadaccini M, Vespa E, Colombo M, Khalaf K, Repici A, Anderloni A. Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy and jejunostomy: Indications and techniques. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2022; 14(5): 250-266
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5190/full/v14/i5/250.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4253/wjge.v14.i5.250