Transgastric Jejunostomy (PEG-J) for Continuous Infusion of Levodopa-Carbidopa Intestinal Gel: An Approach for Parkinson's Disease Treatment

CONCLUSIONS Transgastric jejunostomy (PEG-J) offers an effective approach for the continuous infusion of LCIG in Parkinson's disease treatment. This method provides a stable and reliable delivery system, leading to improved symptom control and enhanced quality of life for PD patients.PMID:37571821 | DOI:10.12659/MSM.941285

Source: Medical Science Monitor - August 12, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Yusuke Nomoto Makoto Furihata Haruka Hagiwara Hirotaka Ishino Shintaro Yano Hiroki Okawa Yoichi Nakatsu Kumiko Noda Shinjiro Nishi Shingo Ogiwara Tsuneo Kitamura Taro Osada Source Type: research