Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition
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J. Pediatr. Gastroenterol. Nutr. · Nov 1997
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy in children and adolescents.
Long-term nasogastric tube feeding is often associated with irritation of the hypopharynx or dislocation of the tube. These pitfalls may be circumvented by percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy. Although frequently used in adults, there is limited experience with the procedure in children. ⋯ Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy provides a major improvement for children requiring long-term tube feeding. High efficacy and low rates of complication suggest that percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy should be considered more often, even in infants.