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Clayton LM, Azadi B, Eldred C, Wilson G, Robinson R, Sisodiya SM. Feeding Difficulties and Gastrostomy in Dravet Syndrome: A UK-Wide Survey and 2-Center Experience. Neurol Clin Pract 2024; 14:e200288. [PMID: 38737515 PMCID: PMC11087032 DOI: 10.1212/cpj.0000000000200288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
Abstract
Background and Objectives Dravet syndrome (DS) is one of the most common monogenic epilepsies. Alongside the core seizure and developmental phenotypes, problems with appetite, swallowing, and weight loss are frequently reported, necessitating gastrostomy in some. We explored the burden of feeding difficulties and need for gastrostomy across 3 DS populations in the United Kingdom. We document caregiver opinion and postgastrostomy outcomes, and provide guidance regarding feeding issues and gastrostomy in DS. Methods A retrospective, observational study was conducted; data were collected from medical records of 124 individuals with DS attending clinics at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, and Great Ormond Street Hospital, and from 65 DS caregiver responses to a UK-wide survey. Results In total, 64 of 124 (52%) had at least 1 feeding difficulty; 21 of 124 (17%) had a gastrostomy, and gastrostomy was being considered in 5%; the most common reasons for gastrostomy were poor appetite (81%) and weight loss/failure to gain weight (71%). Median age at gastrostomy was 17 years (range 2.5-59). Multivariate analyses identified several factors that in combination contributed to risk of feeding difficulties and gastrostomy, including treatment with several antiseizure medications (ASMs), of which stiripentol made a unique contribution to risk of gastrostomy (p = 0.048, odds ratio 3.20, 95% CI 1.01-10.16). Preinsertion, 88% of caregivers were worried about the gastrostomy, with concerns across a range of issues. Postgastrostomy, 88% of caregivers were happy that their child had the gastrostomy, and >90% agreed that the gastrostomy ensured medication compliance, that their child's overall health was better, and that quality of life improved. Discussion Feeding difficulties are common in DS, and 17% require a gastrostomy to address these. Risk factors for feeding difficulties in DS are unknown, but ASMs may play a role. There is a high level of caregiver concern regarding gastrostomy preprocedure; however, postgastrostomy caregiver opinion is positive. Feeding difficulties should be proactively sought during review of people with DS, and the potential need for gastrostomy should be discussed.
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- Lisa M Clayton
- UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology (LMC, SMS), London; Chalfont Centre for Epilepsy (LMC, SMS), Bucks; Great Ormond Street Hospital (BA, RR), London; and Dravet Syndrome UK (CE, GW), Registered Charity Number 1128289, Member of Dravet Syndrome European Federation, Chesterfield, United Kingdom
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- UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology (LMC, SMS), London; Chalfont Centre for Epilepsy (LMC, SMS), Bucks; Great Ormond Street Hospital (BA, RR), London; and Dravet Syndrome UK (CE, GW), Registered Charity Number 1128289, Member of Dravet Syndrome European Federation, Chesterfield, United Kingdom
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- UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology (LMC, SMS), London; Chalfont Centre for Epilepsy (LMC, SMS), Bucks; Great Ormond Street Hospital (BA, RR), London; and Dravet Syndrome UK (CE, GW), Registered Charity Number 1128289, Member of Dravet Syndrome European Federation, Chesterfield, United Kingdom
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- UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology (LMC, SMS), London; Chalfont Centre for Epilepsy (LMC, SMS), Bucks; Great Ormond Street Hospital (BA, RR), London; and Dravet Syndrome UK (CE, GW), Registered Charity Number 1128289, Member of Dravet Syndrome European Federation, Chesterfield, United Kingdom
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- UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology (LMC, SMS), London; Chalfont Centre for Epilepsy (LMC, SMS), Bucks; Great Ormond Street Hospital (BA, RR), London; and Dravet Syndrome UK (CE, GW), Registered Charity Number 1128289, Member of Dravet Syndrome European Federation, Chesterfield, United Kingdom
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- UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology (LMC, SMS), London; Chalfont Centre for Epilepsy (LMC, SMS), Bucks; Great Ormond Street Hospital (BA, RR), London; and Dravet Syndrome UK (CE, GW), Registered Charity Number 1128289, Member of Dravet Syndrome European Federation, Chesterfield, United Kingdom
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Dibello J, Portal D, Greenstein J, Hahn B. Hidden in Plain Sight. J Emerg Med 2024; 66:e381-e382. [PMID: 38242751 DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2023.07.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/21/2024]
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- Jaclyn Dibello
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, New York
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- Department of Radiology, Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, New York
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, New York
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, New York
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Gombošová L, Deptová J, Jochmanová I, Svoreňová T, Veseliny E, Zakuciová M, Haň V, Lacková A, Kulcsárová K, Ostrožovičová M, Ventosa JR, Trcková L, Lazúrová I, Škorvánek M. Endoscopic Complications Are More Frequent in Levodopa-Carbidopa Intestinal Gel Treatment via JET-PEG in Parkinson's Disease Patients Compared to Nutritional PEG in Non-Parkinson's Disease Patients. J Clin Med 2024; 13:703. [PMID: 38337398 PMCID: PMC10856619 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13030703] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024] Open
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Background: To date, no studies comparing complication rates between patients with nutritional percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (N-PEG) and Parkinson's disease (PD) patients with percutaneous endoscopic gastro-jejunostomy (JET-PEG) for treatment administration have been published. Our study aimed to compare complication rates and the number of re-endoscopies between N-PEG and JET-PEG patients. Methods: Individuals requiring N-PEG or JET-PEG insertion between 2014 and 2021 were included in this single-center retrospective observational study. Complications were divided into time-related medical and technical complications. Reasons for post-insertion re-endoscopies and their number were also analyzed. Results: Eighty-seven subjects, 47 (54.02%) in JET-PEG group and 40 (45.98%) in the N-PEG group, were included. Early and technical complications were more frequent in JET-PEG vs. N-PEG subjects (70% vs. 10% [p < 0.001], and 54.5% vs. 5.1% [p < 0.001], respectively). The presence of psychiatric disease was associated with a higher number of early complications (p < 0.002). All three types of complications were significantly more frequent in subjects where a healthcare professional did not handle PEG (p < 0.001). Subjects with JET-PEG required a higher number of re-endoscopies compared to the N-PEG group (57.1% vs. 35%, p = 0.05). Conclusions: Complications are significantly more common in individuals with JET-PEG than those with N-PEG, which can be attributed to higher mobility in PD patients.
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- Laura Gombošová
- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital of Louis Pasteur, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University, 04001 Košice, Slovakia; (E.V.); (M.Z.)
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- 1st Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital of Louis Pasteur, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University, 04001 Košice, Slovakia; (I.J.); (I.L.)
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- 1st Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital of Louis Pasteur, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University, 04001 Košice, Slovakia; (I.J.); (I.L.)
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- Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University, 04001 Košice, Slovakia; (T.S.); (V.H.); (A.L.); (K.K.); (M.O.); (J.R.V.); (M.Š.)
- Department of Neurology, University Hospital of Louis Pasteur, 04001 Košice, Slovakia;
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital of Louis Pasteur, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University, 04001 Košice, Slovakia; (E.V.); (M.Z.)
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- 2nd Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital of Louis Pasteur, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University, 04001 Košice, Slovakia; (E.V.); (M.Z.)
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- Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University, 04001 Košice, Slovakia; (T.S.); (V.H.); (A.L.); (K.K.); (M.O.); (J.R.V.); (M.Š.)
- Department of Neurology, University Hospital of Louis Pasteur, 04001 Košice, Slovakia;
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- Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University, 04001 Košice, Slovakia; (T.S.); (V.H.); (A.L.); (K.K.); (M.O.); (J.R.V.); (M.Š.)
- Department of Neurology, University Hospital of Louis Pasteur, 04001 Košice, Slovakia;
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- Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University, 04001 Košice, Slovakia; (T.S.); (V.H.); (A.L.); (K.K.); (M.O.); (J.R.V.); (M.Š.)
- Department of Neurology, University Hospital of Louis Pasteur, 04001 Košice, Slovakia;
- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University Scientific Park MEDIPARK, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University, 04001 Košice, Slovakia
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- Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University, 04001 Košice, Slovakia; (T.S.); (V.H.); (A.L.); (K.K.); (M.O.); (J.R.V.); (M.Š.)
- Department of Neurology, University Hospital of Louis Pasteur, 04001 Košice, Slovakia;
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- Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University, 04001 Košice, Slovakia; (T.S.); (V.H.); (A.L.); (K.K.); (M.O.); (J.R.V.); (M.Š.)
- Department of Neurology, University Hospital of Louis Pasteur, 04001 Košice, Slovakia;
- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University Scientific Park MEDIPARK, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University, 04001 Košice, Slovakia
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital of Louis Pasteur, 04001 Košice, Slovakia;
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- 1st Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital of Louis Pasteur, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University, 04001 Košice, Slovakia; (I.J.); (I.L.)
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- Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Pavol Jozef Šafárik University, 04001 Košice, Slovakia; (T.S.); (V.H.); (A.L.); (K.K.); (M.O.); (J.R.V.); (M.Š.)
- Department of Neurology, University Hospital of Louis Pasteur, 04001 Košice, Slovakia;
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Ahmad MB, Ansar F, Shakoor K, Adnan M, Naqi SA, Tahir Z, Rauf MS, Bin Shafaat Chaudhary U, Alamgir A, Aslam N. Compliance With Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Tube Insertion Guidelines and Associated Complications in a Tertiary Care Setting: A Clinical Audit. Cureus 2023; 15:e43566. [PMID: 37719490 PMCID: PMC10503224 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.43566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube insertion is a widely utilized enteral access technique offering long-term nutritional support for patients unable to tolerate oral intake. While the PEG tube provides numerous advantages, adherence to evidence-based guidelines is crucial to minimize complications. This study aims to evaluate adherence to PEG tube insertion guidelines and analyze associated complication rates in a tertiary care setting. METHODS A retrospective clinical audit was conducted at Quaid-e-Azam International Hospital, Islamabad. Data were collected over three years from patients undergoing PEG tube insertion by a single consultant gastrointestinal surgeon. Adherence to guidelines was evaluated using a 10-item checklist developed based on European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) guidelines. Complication rates and patient characteristics were analyzed. RESULTS The study included 70 participants (mean age = 72.21 ± 13.17). The PEG tube insertion rate was 100%. The mean checklist score was 8.34 ± 1.2. Laboratory investigations were performed for 98.6% of patients. 91.4% of patients had a life expectancy exceeding 30 days. 60% of patients received an anticoagulation hold. Prophylactic antibiotics were administered to 90% of patients. Psychological counseling and dietician consultation were offered to 38.6% and 64.2% of patients, respectively. Caregivers received specialized training in 98.5% of cases. 12.8% of patients experienced early complications post-procedure, and 14.2% experienced late complications. PEG tube removal occurred in 27% of patients, with only one patient experiencing complications after removal. CONCLUSION Adherence to PEG tube insertion guidelines was observed in various aspects of patient care, resulting in a low incidence of complications. Comprehensive auditing and guideline adherence are essential to ensure optimal patient safety and procedural outcomes.
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- Medicine, Quaid-e-Azam International Hospital, Islamabad, PAK
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- Medicine, Quaid-e-Azam International Hospital, Islamabad, PAK
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- Medicine, Quaid-e-Azam International Hospital, Islamabad, PAK
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- Surgery, Quaid-e-Azam International Hospital, Islamabad, PAK
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- Surgery, Quaid-e-Azam International Hospital, Islamabad, PAK
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- Medicine and Surgery, Northwest General Hospital, Peshawar, PAK
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- Internal Medicine, Fauji Foundation Hospital Rawalpindi, Islamabad, PAK
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- Surgery, Quaid-e-Azam International Hospital, Islamabad, PAK
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Gurtsiev MK, Teterin YS, Yartsev PA, Zharikov YO, Petrikov SS. [Complications of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy in intensive care patients with dysphagia associated with neurological disorders]. Khirurgiia (Mosk) 2023:22-30. [PMID: 37186647 DOI: 10.17116/hirurgia202305122] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To develop an effective method for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy using gastropexy technology. MATERIAL AND METHODS We retrospectively analyzed 260 ICU patients with dysphagia associated with neurological disorders between 2010 and 2020. All patients were divided into two groups: the main group (n=50) - percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy with gastropexy, control group (n=210) - surgery without fixing the anterior wall of the stomach to the abdominal wall. RESULTS. G Astropexy significantly reduced the incidence of postoperative complications (p=0.045) and severe complications (grade IIIa and higher) (χ2=3.701, p=0.055). Early postoperative complications occurred in 20 (7.7%) patients. Surgery and subsequent treatment were associated with normalization of leukocyte count (p=0.041), C-reactive protein (p=0.024) and serum albumin (p=0.0012). Mortality was similar in both groups. Overall 30-day mortality rate in both groups was 20.8% that was associated with clinical severity of patients. Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy was not the direct cause of death in any case. However, complications of endoscopic gastrostomy aggravated the underlying disease in 2.9% of cases. CONCLUSION Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy with gastropexy reduces the incidence of postoperative complications.
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- M Kh Gurtsiev
- Sklifosovskiy Research Institute for Emergency Care, Moscow, Russia
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- Sklifosovskiy Research Institute for Emergency Care, Moscow, Russia
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- Sklifosovskiy Research Institute for Emergency Care, Moscow, Russia
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- Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia
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- Sklifosovskiy Research Institute for Emergency Care, Moscow, Russia
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