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World J Clin Pediatr. Nov 8, 2015; 4(4): 113-119
Published online Nov 8, 2015. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v4.i4.113
Table 3 Typical indications of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
Inability to swallow
Neurological impairment
Multiple congenital malformation
Oropharyngeal dysmotility
Epidermolysis bullosa
Inadequate calorie intake
Cystic fibrosis
Congenital cardiac disease
Chronic respiratory failure
Special feeding requirements
Continuous enteral feeding
Oncologic disease
Genetic syndromes