Effectiveness of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

CONCLUSIONS: PEG placement is as an effective, safe nutritional method with a low complication rate in patients with ALS, with or without non-invasive ventilation. The BMI and albumin levels stabilize after PEG placement, indicating benefits of early placement. PMID: 32724029 [PubMed - in process]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32724029?dopt=Abstract

Source: Minerva Gastroenterologica e Dietologica - July 31, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Minerva Gastroenterol Dietol Source Type: research