Physician opinions on decision making for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) feeding tube placement

ConclusionsGreater awareness is needed of the lack of benefit of PEG feeding in advanced dementia, at end of life, and for some stroke patients with early regain of swallow function. Disagreement exists as to whether the primary team and endoscopist share in the responsibility for discussions in decision making for PEG placement.
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - Category: Surgery Source Type: research