Disability and mortality after permanent feeding tube placement in patients with acute stroke (P3.107)

Conclusions:In our large cohort of patients with acute stroke and PEG tubes, nearly 9/10 had severe disability at discharge. From discharge to 1 year, there was no difference in mortality between PEG and NG patient cohorts. These results suggest that PEG tubes serve mainly to prolong survival in patients discharged with severe disability. Our study may help support guideline creation and facilitate discussions with patients and families regarding PEG tube placement after acute stroke.Disclosure: Dr. Joundi has nothing to disclose. Dr. Saposnik has nothing to disclose. Dr. Martino has nothing to disclose. Dr. Fang has nothing to disclose. Dr. Giannakeas has nothing to disclose. Dr. Porter has nothing to disclose. Dr. Kapral has nothing to disclose.

Source: Neurology - April 17, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Joundi, R., Saposnik, G., Martino, R., Fang, J., Giannakeas, V., Porter, J., Kapral, M. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease and Interventional Neurology Poster Discussion Session Source Type: research