Laparoscopically assisted percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy

The percutaneous endoscopic approach is an established method for fashioning a gastrostomy. However, the technique is not without complications. Visualising the peritoneal cavity via a small laparoscope may provide additional safety to percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Pediatric surgery international 1997-02, Vol.12 (2-3), p.130
Hauptverfasser:	Croaker, G D, Najmaldin, A S
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adolescent Anesthesia, General Child Child, Preschool Enteral Nutrition - instrumentation Gastrostomy - instrumentation Humans Infant Infant, Newborn Laparoscopes Surgical Instruments
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Zusammenfassung:	The percutaneous endoscopic approach is an established method for fashioning a gastrostomy. However, the technique is not without complications. Visualising the peritoneal cavity via a small laparoscope may provide additional safety to percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy.
ISSN:	0179-0358