Patient characteristics and procedural and safety outcomes of percutaneous transesophageal gastro-tubing: A nationwide database study in Japan

Percutaneous transesophageal gastro-tubing (PTEG) is an alternative interventional procedure in cases where gastrostomy is not feasible. However, the safety and complication rates of PTEG have not yet been evaluated. We aimed to describe the characteristics of patients who underwent PTEG and investigate complications using a nationwide Japanese inpatient database.

Source: Surgery - November 7, 2023 Category: Surgery Authors: Rakuhei Nakama, Norihiko Inoue, Yoshihisa Miyamoto, Yasunori Arai, Tatsushi Kobayashi, Kiyohide Fushimi Source Type: research