Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy in Patients with Acute Neurologic Injury (P3.040)

Conclusions:In the acute neurologically injured patient. PEG tubes were associated with a 19% complication rate, with an 8% risk of severe complications. Clinicians recommending PEGs in neurologically ill patients should be aware of the potentially high rates of complications.Disclosure: Dr. Vu has nothing to disclose. Dr. Xavier has nothing to disclose. Dr. Woellner has nothing to disclose. Dr. Choi has nothing to disclose.

Source: Neurology - April 17, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Vu, K. Y. T., Xavier, A., Woellner, J., Choi, H. Tags: Practice, Policy, and Ethics III Source Type: research