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Rajan A, Wangrattanapranee P, Kessler J, Kidambi TD, Tabibian JH. Gastrostomy tubes: Fundamentals, periprocedural considerations, and best practices. World J Gastrointest Surg 2022; 14:286-303. [PMID: 35664365 PMCID: PMC9131834 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v14.i4.286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2021] [Revised: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Gastrostomy tube placement is a procedure that achieves enteral access for nutrition, decompression, and medication administration. Preprocedural evaluation and selection of patients is necessary to provide optimal benefit and reduce the risk of adverse events (AEs). Appropriate indications, contraindications, ethical considerations, and comorbidities of patients referred for gastrostomy placement should be weighed and balanced. Additionally, endoscopist should consider either a transoral or transabdominal approach is appropriate, and radiologic or surgical gastrostomy tube placement is needed. However, medical history, physical examination, and imaging prior to the procedure should be considered to tailor the appropriate approach and reduce the risk of AEs.
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- Anand Rajan
- Department ofGastroenterology, Olive View-UCLA Medical Center, Sylmar, CA 91342, United States
- Department ofGastroenterology, City of Hope Medical Center, Duarte, CA 91010, United States
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- Department ofInterventional Radiology, City of Hope Medical Center, Duarte, CA 91010, United States
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- Department ofGastroenterology, City of Hope Medical Center, Duarte, CA 91010, United States
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- Department ofGastroenterology, UCLA-Olive View Medical Center, Sylmar, CA 91342, United States
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Introduction Introduction: persistent dysphagia affects 15 % of stroke patients and contributes to malnutrition, aspiration, and death. This study aimed to characterize patients with post-stroke dysphagia who underwent percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG), and to assess the impact of PEG feeding on nutritional status and outcome. Methods: an observational and retrospective study using records from patients with post-stroke dysphagia who underwent PEG. Body mass index (BMI), serum albumin, transferrin, and cholesterol were recorded at the time of PEG insertion (T0) and 3 months later (T3). The evolution of these parameters was analyzed and compared to survival. Results: we obtained data from 158 patients (53.2 % males) with a median age of 75 years. Most strokes were ischemic (n = 135, 85.4 %). Median time between stroke and PEG was 2 months. Median survival after gastrostomy was 16 months. At admission, 41.6 % of patients had low BMI, 62.3 % low albumin, 68.6 % low transferrin, and 59.6 % low cholesterol levels. The prevalence of low albumin and low transferrin was higher in the patients who underwent PEG more than 2 months after stroke. A significant increase in albumin and transferrin, and a normalization of cholesterol levels was observed after 3 months of PEG feeding. Mortality was 12.9 %, 27.7 %, and 40 % at 1, 3, and 12 months, respectively. Survival was lower in patients with low albumin, transferrin or total cholesterol at admission. Conclusions: the prevalence of malnutrition is high among patients with post-stroke dysphagia. PEG feeding improves albumin, transferrin, and cholesterol levels. Early post-PEG mortality is high and must be considered on an individual basis.
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Furuya H, Kikutani T, Igarashi K, Sagawa K, Yajima Y, Machida R, Tohara T, Takahashi N, Tamura F. Effect of dysphagia rehabilitation in patients receiving enteral nutrition at home nursing care: A retrospective cohort study. J Oral Rehabil 2020; 47:977-982. [PMID: 32506544 PMCID: PMC7496106 DOI: 10.1111/joor.13030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2020] [Revised: 05/12/2020] [Accepted: 05/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Objective We considered the effect of dysphagia rehabilitation and investigated parameters associated with the resumption of oral intake in the elderly patients receiving home nursing care who were not eating by mouth. Methods The participants were 116 patients aged ≥65 years (66 men and 50 women, mean age 79.7 ± 8.9 years) who were receiving home nursing care and not eating by mouth because of dysphagia. All patients underwent dysphagia rehabilitation for 6 months with the objective of resuming oral intake. After 6 months of dysphagia rehabilitation, the patients’ eating status was assessed using the Functional Oral Intake Scale (FOIS) and the associations of the post‐intervention FOIS score with age, history of pneumonia, duration of enteral nutrition, body mass index (BMI), alertness, physical function (ability to walk) and swallowing function at the initial examination. Results Functional Oral Intake Scale scores increased significantly after 6 months rather than those at the initial evaluation (P < .001). Eighty patients (69.0%) resumed oral intake (FOIS score ≥2), thirty patients (25.9%) of whom became capable of daily oral intake (FOIS score ≥3). Swallowing function was associated with the resumption of oral intake. In addition, physical function before dysphagia rehabilitation was an important factor to resume daily oral intake. Conclusions The results of the present study suggest that the resumption of oral intake by patients receiving enteral nutrition requires improvement in swallowing function. In addition, anyone who cannot walk may not recover daily oral intake.
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- Hiroyasu Furuya
- Tama Oral Rehabilitation Clinic, The Nippon Dental University, Tokyo, Japan.,Division of Rehabilitation for Speech and Swallowing Disorder, The Nippon Dental University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Tama Oral Rehabilitation Clinic, The Nippon Dental University, Tokyo, Japan.,Division of Clinical Oral Rehabilitation, The Nippon Dental University Graduate School of Life Dentistry, Tokyo, Japan
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- Tama Oral Rehabilitation Clinic, The Nippon Dental University, Tokyo, Japan.,Division of Rehabilitation for Speech and Swallowing Disorder, The Nippon Dental University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Tama Oral Rehabilitation Clinic, The Nippon Dental University, Tokyo, Japan.,Division of Rehabilitation for Speech and Swallowing Disorder, The Nippon Dental University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Tama Oral Rehabilitation Clinic, The Nippon Dental University, Tokyo, Japan.,Division of Rehabilitation for Speech and Swallowing Disorder, The Nippon Dental University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Rehabilitation for Speech and Swallowing Disorder, The Nippon Dental University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Tama Oral Rehabilitation Clinic, The Nippon Dental University, Tokyo, Japan.,Division of Rehabilitation for Speech and Swallowing Disorder, The Nippon Dental University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Rehabilitation for Speech and Swallowing Disorder, The Nippon Dental University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Tama Oral Rehabilitation Clinic, The Nippon Dental University, Tokyo, Japan.,Division of Rehabilitation for Speech and Swallowing Disorder, The Nippon Dental University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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Direct and Indirect Therapy: Neurostimulation for the Treatment of Dysphagia After Stroke. Dysphagia 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/174_2017_147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Wilmskoetter J, Herbert TL, Bonilha HS. Factors Associated With Gastrostomy Tube Removal in Patients With Dysphagia After Stroke. Nutr Clin Pract 2016; 32:166-174. [DOI: 10.1177/0884533616661012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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- Janina Wilmskoetter
- Department of Health Sciences and Research, College of Health Professions, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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- Department of Library Science and Informatics, Research and Education Services, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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- Department of Health Sciences and Research, College of Health Professions, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA
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Wilmskoetter J, Simpson AN, Simpson KN, Bonilha HS. Practice Patterns of Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Tube Placement in Acute Stroke: Are the Guidelines Achievable? J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2016; 25:2694-2700. [PMID: 27475521 DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2016.07.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2016] [Revised: 06/09/2016] [Accepted: 07/04/2016] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Our objectives were to evaluate trends in percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement rate and timing in acute stroke patients. We hypothesized that noncompliance with clinical practice guidelines for timing of tube placement and an increase in placement occurred because of a decrease in length of hospital stay. METHODS We conducted a retrospective observational study of archival hospital billing data from the Florida state inpatient healthcare cost and utilization project database from 2001 to 2012 for patients with a primary diagnosis of stroke. Outcome measures were timing of PEG tube placements by year (2006-2012), rate of placements by year (2001-2012), and length of hospital stay. Univariate analyses and simple and multivariable logistic regression analyses were conducted. RESULTS The timing of gastrostomy tube placement remained stable with a median of 7 days post admission from 2006 through 2012. The proportion of tubes that were placed at or after 14 days and thereby met the guideline recommendations varied from 14.09% in 2006 to 13.41% in 2012. The rate of tube placement in stroke patients during the acute hospital stay decreased significantly by 25% from 6.94% in 2001 to 5.22% in 2012 (P < .0001). The length of hospital stay for all stroke patients decreased over the study period (P < .0001). CONCLUSIONS The vast majority of PEG tube placements happen earlier than clinical practice guidelines recommend. Over the study period, the rate of tubes placed in stroke patients decreased during the acute hospital stay despite an overall reduced length of stay.
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- Janina Wilmskoetter
- Department of Health Sciences and Research, College of Health Professions, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
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- Department of Healthcare Leadership and Management, College of Health Professions, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina; Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
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- Department of Healthcare Leadership and Management, College of Health Professions, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
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- Department of Health Sciences and Research, College of Health Professions, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina; Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina.
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Toh Yoon EW, Hirao J, Minoda N. Outcome of Rehabilitation and Swallowing Therapy after Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy in Dysphagia Patients. Dysphagia 2016; 31:730-736. [PMID: 27384435 DOI: 10.1007/s00455-016-9717-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2015] [Accepted: 06/07/2016] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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The objective of this study was to investigate the outcomes of rehabilitation (with swallowing therapy) after percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) in patients with neurogenic dysphagia. Forty-seven patients (29 males and 18 females) who were transferred to the rehabilitation ward of our hospital after receiving PEG tube placements during a 5-year period were enrolled in this study. Patients' demographic data, comorbidities, nutritional statuses, and laboratory biomarkers before the PEG procedure were collected. Rehabilitation (with swallowing therapy) outcomes such as changes in Functional Independence Measure (FIM) and dysphagia grade (using Fujishima's classification) were evaluated. Significant improvements in FIM scores and dysphagia grades after rehabilitation therapy were observed. Twenty-seven patients (57.4 %) were discharged with some oral intake and 10 patients (21.3%) were discharged PEG-free (defined as the PEG tube not being used or removed). Factors associated with being discharged with some oral intake were increase in FIM score (adjusted OR 1.10, 95 % CI 1.02-1.19) and higher baseline dysphagia grade (adjusted OR 1.88, 95 % CI 1.04-3.39). Factors associated with being discharged PEG-free were longer rehabilitation period (OR 1.03, 95 % CI 1.01-1.04), absence of respiratory disorders (OR 0.12, 95 % CI 0.03-0.35), and increase in FIM score (OR 1.17, 95 % CI 1.08-1.28). Changes in dysphagia grade were significantly correlated with changes in FIM score (r 2 = 0.46, p < 0.0001), indicating that improvement of FIM scores through general rehabilitation therapy may play an important role in the treatment of dysphagia.
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- Ezekiel Wong Toh Yoon
- Department of Internal Medicine, Hiroshima Kyoritsu Hospital, 2-20-20 Nakasu Asaminami-ku, Hiroshima, Japan.
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Hiroshima Kyoritsu Hospital, 2-20-20 Nakasu Asaminami-ku, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Hiroshima Kyoritsu Hospital, 2-20-20 Nakasu Asaminami-ku, Hiroshima, Japan
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Jiang YL, Ruberu N, Liu XS, Xu YH, Zhang ST, Chan DK. Mortality trend and predictors of mortality in dysphagic stroke patients postpercutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy. Chin Med J (Engl) 2016; 128:1331-5. [PMID: 25963353 PMCID: PMC4830312 DOI: 10.4103/0366-6999.156777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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Background: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) feeding is widely used in stroke patients suffering from persistent dysphagia; however, predicting the risks and benefits of PEG insertion in the individual patient is difficult. The aim of our study was to investigate if candidate risk factors could predict short-term mortality risk in poststroke patients who had PEG tube insertion for persistent dysphagia. Methods: This was a retrospective study of 3504 consecutive stroke patients admitted to two metropolitan hospitals during the period January 2005 to December 2013 and who also underwent PEG insertion for feeding due to persistent dysphagia. Results: A total of 102 patients were included in the study. There were 22 deaths in 6 months after insertion of PEG tubes and 20 deaths of those occurred within 3 months post PEG. Those who survived beyond 6 months showed significantly lower mean age (75.9 ± 9.0 years vs. 83.0 ± 4.9 years, P < 0.001), a lower mean American Society of Anesthesia (ASA) score (3.04 ± 0.63 vs. 3.64 ± 0.58, P < 0.001) compared to nonsurvivors. In multiple Logistic, age (P = 0.004, odds ratio [OR] = 1.144; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.044–1.255); ASA (P = 0.002, OR = 5.065; 95% CI: 1.815–14.133) and albumin level pre-PEG insertion (P = 0.033, OR = 0.869; 95% CI: 0.764–0.988) were the independent determinants of mortality respectively. Conclusions: We propose that age, ASA score and albumin level pre-PEG insertion to be included as factors to assist in the selection of patients who are likely to survive more than 3 months post PEG insertion.
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, China
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- Department of Aged Care and Rehabilitation, Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital, Bankstown, New South Wales, Australia
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Wu CC, Kuo TE, Hsu CS. Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy placement in Taiwan. J Formos Med Assoc 2014; 113:988-9. [PMID: 25455263 DOI: 10.1016/j.jfma.2014.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2014] [Revised: 10/02/2014] [Accepted: 10/06/2014] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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- Chao-Chuan Wu
- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Taipei, Taiwan; School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien, Taiwan; Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Geeganage C, Beavan J, Ellender S, Bath PMW. Interventions for dysphagia and nutritional support in acute and subacute stroke. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2012; 10:CD000323. [PMID: 23076886 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd000323.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 108] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Dysphagia (swallowing problems) are common after stroke and can cause chest infection and malnutrition. Dysphagic, and malnourished, stroke patients have a poorer outcome. OBJECTIVES To assess the effectiveness of interventions for the treatment of dysphagia (swallowing therapy), and nutritional and fluid supplementation, in patients with acute and subacute (within six months from onset) stroke. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Stroke Group Trials Register (February 2012), MEDLINE (1966 to July 2011), EMBASE (1980 to July 2011), CINAHL (1982 to July 2011) and Conference Proceedings Citation Index- Science (CPCI-S) (1990 to July 2011). We also searched the reference lists of relevant trials and review articles, searched Current Controlled Trials and contacted researchers (July 2011). For the previous version of this review we contacted the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists and equipment manufacturers. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) in dysphagic stroke patients, and nutritional supplementation in all stroke patients, where the stroke occurred within six months of enrolment. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently applied the inclusion criteria, assessed trial quality, and extracted data, and resolved any disagreements through discussion with a third review author. We used random-effects models to calculate odds ratios (OR), 95% confidence intervals (95% CI), and mean differences (MD). The primary outcome was functional outcome (death or dependency, or death or disability) at the end of the trial. MAIN RESULTS We included 33 studies involving 6779 participants.Swallowing therapy: acupuncture, drug therapy, neuromuscular electrical stimulation, pharyngeal electrical stimulation, physical stimulation (thermal, tactile), transcranial direct current stimulation, and transcranial magnetic stimulation each had no significant effect on case fatality or combined death or dependency. Dysphagia at end-of-trial was reduced by acupuncture (number of studies (t) = 4, numbers of participants (n) = 256; OR 0.24; 95% CI 0.13 to 0.46; P < 0.0001; I(2) = 0%) and behavioural interventions (t = 5; n = 423; OR 0.52; 95% CI 0.30 to 0.88; P = 0.01; I(2) = 22%). Route of feeding: percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) and nasogastric tube (NGT) feeding did not differ for case fatality or the composite outcome of death or dependency, but PEG was associated with fewer treatment failures (t = 3; n = 72; OR 0.09; 95% CI 0.01 to 0.51; P = 0.007; I(2) = 0%) and gastrointestinal bleeding (t = 1; n = 321; OR 0.25; 95% CI 0.09 to 0.69; P = 0.007), and higher feed delivery (t = 1; n = 30; MD 22.00; 95% CI 16.15 to 27.85; P < 0.00001) and albumin concentration (t = 3; n = 63; MD 4.92 g/L; 95% CI 0.19 to 9.65; P = 0.04; I(2) = 58%). Although looped NGT versus conventional NGT feeding did not differ for end-of-trial case fatality or death or dependency, feed delivery was higher with looped NGT (t = 1; n = 104; MD 18.00%; 95% CI 6.66 to 29.34; P = 0.002). Timing of feeding: there was no difference for case fatality, or death or dependency, with early feeding as compared to late feeding. Fluid supplementation: there was no difference for case fatality, or death or dependency, with fluid supplementation. Nutritional supplementation: there was no difference for case fatality, or death or dependency, with nutritional supplementation. However, nutritional supplementation was associated with reduced pressure sores (t = 2; n = 4125; OR 0.56; 95% CI 0.32 to 0.96; P = 0.03; I(2) = 0%), and, by definition, increased energy intake (t = 3; n = 174; MD 430.18 kcal/day; 95% CI 141.61 to 718.75; P = 0.003; I(2) = 91%) and protein intake (t = 3; n = 174; MD 17.28 g/day; 95% CI 1.99 to 32.56; P = 0.03; I(2) = 92%). AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS There remains insufficient data on the effect of swallowing therapy, feeding, and nutritional and fluid supplementation on functional outcome and death in dysphagic patients with acute or subacute stroke. Behavioural interventions and acupuncture reduced dysphagia, and pharyngeal electrical stimulation reduced pharyngeal transit time. Compared with NGT feeding, PEG reduced treatment failures and gastrointestinal bleeding, and had higher feed delivery and albumin concentration. Nutritional supplementation was associated with reduced pressure sores, and increased energy and protein intake.
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- Chamila Geeganage
- Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Medlin S. Recent developments in enteral feeding for adults: an update. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012; 21:1061-2, 1064-7. [DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2012.21.18.1061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Keung EZ, Liu X, Nuzhad A, Rabinowits G, Patel V. In-hospital and long-term outcomes after percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy in patients with malignancy. J Am Coll Surg 2012; 215:777-86. [PMID: 22999329 DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2012.08.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2012] [Accepted: 08/15/2012] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Although percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is widely performed for nutrition or palliation, PEG-associated outcomes in cancer patients remain poorly described. We examined the safety and benefits of PEG placement in this population at our institution. STUDY DESIGN A 5-year retrospective review of patients with malignancy (excluding head/neck and thoracic malignancy) who underwent PEG at our institution was performed. RESULTS One hundred and eighty-nine patients with malignancy underwent PEG; 33.9% had hematologic malignancy, 66.1% had nonhematologic malignancy, and 44.4% had metastatic disease. Indications for PEG were enteral access (73%) and gastric decompression/management of obstructive symptoms (27%). Few patients achieved independence from total parenteral nutrition (22%) or diet advancement (24.6%). Overall rates of major complications (eg, aspiration, tube dislodgement/leakage, bleeding, visceral injury, respiratory failure after procedure, and cardiac arrest) and minor complications (eg, superficial infection and ileus) were 10.2% and 11.3%, respectively. All-cause in-hospital mortality was high (19.6%) and was associated with ICU admission (p = 0.018), earlier bone marrow transplantation (p = 0.022), steroid treatment (p = 0.024), and lower preoperative albumin (p = 0.003). Code status was changed after PEG in 44 patients from full code to DNR/do no intubate or comfort measures only. CONCLUSIONS Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy placement in this study population was associated with major procedure-related complications. The majority of patients failed to achieve total parenteral nutrition independence or advancement of diet. Nearly 25% of patients declined aggressive resuscitation strategies after undergoing surgery for PEG. This study cautions to carefully weigh the risks and benefits of PEG placement in this patient population. Prospective studies are needed to uncover factors affecting the decision process and patient selection.
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- Emily Z Keung
- Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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Jiang YL, Liu XS, Chan DKY. Use of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy in stroke patients: Recent progress. Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2012; 20:2162-2166. [DOI: 10.11569/wcjd.v20.i23.2162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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There is much controversy over the use of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) for management of dysphagia in stroke patients. An analysis of recent studies in this field indicates that appropriate timing of PEG in selected appropriate patients will provide therapeutic benefit.
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Ermis F, Ozel M, Oncu K, Yazgan Y, Demirturk L, Gurbuz AK, Akyol T, Nazik H. Indications, complications and long-term follow-up of patients undergoing percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy: A retrospective study. Wien Klin Wochenschr 2012; 124:148-53. [PMID: 22382552 DOI: 10.1007/s00508-011-0082-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2011] [Accepted: 09/11/2011] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Gastroenterology units have faced a major increase in referrals for PEG insertion over the last decade. For this reason we decided to review our PEG insertion procedures with regard to indications, complications and follow-up. MATERIALS AND METHODS The indications, success of procedure, complications, long-term results of PEG in patients of Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Haydarpasa Training Hospital between October 2002 and April 2009 were retrospectively evaluated. RESULTS 81 patients had undergone PEG insertion and follow-up information has been available for 77 patients. 40 were men with the mean age of all patients 70.74 ± 20.82 (range 20 to 104 years). PEG was successfully placed in all patients except in one patient who had gastric bleeding during the procedure. There was only one mortality related with the placement procedure. The most common indication for PEG was neurologic disorders in 71 (92%) patients. Other indications were head and neck cancers in 6 (8%) patients. Median follow-up period was 12 months (range, 3 days to 78 months). PEG related complications were seen in only 14 patients (18.2%) in 16 events with a total complication rate as 21%. CONCLUSIONS PEG placement is a safe procedure and well-tolerated with a low mortality and complication rate even in older patients who have multiple co-morbidities under adequate precautions.
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- Fatih Ermis
- Department of Gastroenterology, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Haydarpasa Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Malmgren A, Hede GW, Karlström B, Cederholm T, Lundquist P, Wirén M, Faxén-Irving G. Indications for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy and survival in old adults. Food Nutr Res 2011; 55:6037. [PMID: 21799666 PMCID: PMC3144742 DOI: 10.3402/fnr.v55i0.6037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2011] [Revised: 06/13/2011] [Accepted: 06/23/2011] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background Many diseases striking old adults result in eating difficulties. Indications for selecting individuals for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) are unclear and everybody may not benefit from the procedure. Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate indications for and survival after PEG insertion in patients older than 65 years. Design and Methods A retrospective analysis including age, gender, diagnosis, indication, and date of death was made in 201 consecutive individuals, 94 male, mean age 79±7 years, who received a nutritional gastrostomy. Results Dysphagia was present in 86% of the patients and stroke was the most common diagnosis (49%). Overall median survival was 123 days and 30-day mortality was 22%. Patients with dementia and Mb Parkinson had the longest survival (i.e. 244 and 233 days), while those with other neurological diseases, and head and neck malignancy had the shortest (i.e. 75 and 106 days). There was no difference in mortality in patients older or younger than 80 years, except in patients with dementia. Conclusions Old age should not be a contraindication for PEG. A high 30-day mortality indicates that there is a need of better criteria for selection and timing of PEG insertion in the elderly.
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- Anna Malmgren
- Department of Surgical and Medical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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Mistry S, Michou E, Vasant DH, Hamdy S. Direct and Indirect Therapy: Neurostimulation for the Treatment of Dysphagia After Stroke. Dysphagia 2011. [DOI: 10.1007/174_2011_416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES We sought to conduct an assessment of the practice of gastrostomy (G) tube placement across an entire city, which would reflect usual clinical care as compared with referral center practice. METHODS We reviewed and retrospectively extracted data from patient records for all percutaneous endoscopic G (PEG) and radiological percutaneous G (RPG) tube placements at six Winnipeg hospitals between 1 April 2005 and 31 March 2007. RESULTS A total of 418 patients had G tubes (376 PEG, 42 RPG) inserted during the study period. The most common indications were cerebrovascular accidents (25%), head and neck cancer (23%), and head trauma (10%). The position of the external bolster was not documented in 38% of patients. The median time to the first complication was 10 days, initiation of feeding was 48 hours, and tube removal was 40 days. Complications developed in 102 (24%) patients. Patients with RPG tubes had more infections and were less likely to receive prophylactic antibiotics (P<0.001). In multivariate analysis, complications were more likely to occur in patients with RPG tubes and after insertions by lowest procedure volume physicians. Overall mortality was 12% within 30 days of G-tube placement. Death of one patient was directly related to peritonitis after G-tube insertion. CONCLUSIONS In usual clinical practice, there is an underuse of prophylactic antibiotics and a delay in the institution of nutritional support after G-tube placement. A small but significant proportion of patients may develop major complications, with associated risk of mortality. The higher complication rate after procedures performed by lowest volume physicians needs further evaluation.
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Yeh L, Lo LH, Fetzer S, Chen CH. Limited PEG tube use: the experience of long-term care directions. J Clin Nurs 2010; 19:2897-906. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2009.03157.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Jayasekeran V, Singh S, Tyrrell P, Michou E, Jefferson S, Mistry S, Gamble E, Rothwell J, Thompson D, Hamdy S. Adjunctive functional pharyngeal electrical stimulation reverses swallowing disability after brain lesions. Gastroenterology 2010; 138:1737-46. [PMID: 20138037 DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2010.01.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 115] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2009] [Revised: 01/07/2010] [Accepted: 01/27/2010] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Oropharyngeal dysphagia is an important disability that occurs after stroke; it contributes to aspiration pneumonia and death, and current modalities for rehabilitation of dysphagia have uncertain efficacy. We therefore examined the role of pharyngeal electrical stimulation (PES) in expediting human swallowing recovery after experimental (virtual) and actual (stroke) brain lesions. METHODS First, healthy subjects (n = 13) were given 1-Hz repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation to induce a unilateral virtual lesion in pharyngeal motor cortex followed by active or sham (control) PES. Motor-evoked potentials and swallow accuracy were recorded before and after the lesion to assess PES response. Thereafter, 50 acute dysphagic stroke patients underwent either a dose-response study, to determine optimal parameters for PES (n = 22), or were assigned randomly to groups given either active or sham (control) PES (n = 28). The primary end point was the reduction of airway aspiration at 2 weeks postintervention. RESULTS In contrast to sham PES, active PES reversed the cortical suppression induced by the virtual lesion (F(7,70) = 2.7; P = .015) and was associated with improvement in swallowing behavior (F(3,42) = 5; P = .02). After stroke, 1 PES treatment each day (U = 8.0; P = .043) for 3 days (U = 10.0) produced improved airway protection compared with controls (P = .038). Active PES also reduced aspiration (U = 54.0; P = .049), improved feeding status (U = 58.0; P = .040), and resulted in a shorter time to hospital discharge (Mantel-Cox log-rank test, P = 0.038). CONCLUSIONS This pilot study of PES confirms that it is a safe neurostimulation intervention that reverses swallowing disability after virtual lesion or stroke.
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- Vanoo Jayasekeran
- School of Translational Medicine-Gastrointestinal Sciences, Salford Royal Hospital, University of Manchester (Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre), Salford, England
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Functional dysphagia therapy and PEG treatment in a clinical geriatric setting. Dysphagia 2010; 26:108-16. [PMID: 20101510 DOI: 10.1007/s00455-009-9270-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2009] [Accepted: 12/29/2009] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Functional dysphagia therapy (FDT) is a noninvasive procedure that can accompany percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) treatment and supports transitioning from tube to oral feeding. In this retrospective study, we investigated the outcome of FDT with or without PEG feeding. Patients with dysphagia were divided into two groups: those with PEG feeding (N = 117) and those with exclusively oral feeding (N = 105). Both groups received functional training (oral motor skills/sensation, compensatory swallowing techniques) from speech-language therapists. Functional oral intake, weight, Barthel index, and speech and language abilities were evaluated pre- and post-training. The non-PEG group showed a significant post-treatment improvement in functional oral intake, with diet improvement from pasty consistency to firm meals in most cases. However, even severely disordered patients (with PEG feeding) showed a significant increase in functional oral intake, still requiring PEG feeding post-treatment but able to take some food orally. The sooner a PEG was placed, the more functional oral intake improved. Significantly more complications and higher mortality occurred in the PEG group compared to the group with exclusively oral feeding. Dysphagia treatment in the elderly requires a multiprofessional setting, differentiated assessment, and functional training of oral motor skills and sensation and swallowing techniques.
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[Dysphagia treatment in a clinical-geriatric setting PEG and functional therapy of dysphagia]. Z Gerontol Geriatr 2009; 42:328-35. [PMID: 19618229 DOI: 10.1007/s00391-008-0015-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2008] [Accepted: 09/17/2008] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Patients with dysphagia whose food intake is inadequate and who may compromise their airways need to receive nasogastric (NG) or gastrostomic (PEG) feeding. There are controversial discussions about the best time for intervention and the best method. Each approach has its advantages and disadvantages. Further research is required to assess the optimum method of treating patients with dysphagia. A retrospective study was undertaken to investigate the influence of functional dysphagia therapy with or without PEG feeding. METHODS A total of 164 patients with dysphagia were investigated in a center for geriatric medicine (EGZB) within one year. Patients were divided into two groups: those with PEG (group 1, n=59) and those without (group 2, n=105). Both groups received functional training (training of oral motor skills and sensation, compensatory swallowing techniques) by speech-language therapists.Geriatric basic assessment was used. Speech-language therapists also evaluated language, speech and swallowing disorders pre- and post-training. Diet modification for oral intake altering viscosity and texture of foods and liquids was used. Additional data on the time between being admitted to hospital and receiving a PEG tube, the hospitalization period, the number of complications and mortality were collected. RESULTS Both groups benefited from functional dysphagia therapy. The patients of group 2 showed a significant improvement in functional oral intake post-treatment. In most of the cases, diet modification improved from pasty consistency to firm meals. Swallowing abilities were much better than those of the more severely disabled patients of group 1. Group 1 still needed PEG feeding post-treatment but could also take in some food orally. However even the patients of group 1 showed a significant increase in functional oral intake.Group 2 also showed significantly stronger improvements in communication abilities and speech intelligibility after training compared to the severely disabled patients of group 1.In terms of the clinical outcome of group 1 it was demonstrated that the sooner a PEG was placed, the more significantly functional oral intake improved. The results of a multiple regression analysis showed a small but nevertheless significant association between an early supply of PEG and improvement of functional oral intake which had been achieved by functional dysphagia therapy.Significantly more complications and significantly higher mortality occurred in group 1 (PEG feeding) compared to group 2 (exclusively oral feeding). CONCLUSION The treatment of dysphagia in the elderly requires a multi-professional setting, differentiated assessment and functional training of oral motor skills and sensation and swallowing techniques. Compared to patients with severe dysphagia, however, patients with mild to moderate dysphagia benefit most from functional training. The results reveal the importance of precise and early diagnosis of swallowing disorders in order to introduce PEG supply early in cases of persistent dysphagia.
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Gastrostomy tube placement by radiological versus endoscopic methods in an acute care setting: a retrospective review of frequency, indications, complications and outcomes. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY = JOURNAL CANADIEN DE GASTROENTEROLOGIE 2009; 23:109-14. [PMID: 19214286 DOI: 10.1155/2009/801925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 57] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To describe the current practice of placing gastrostomy tubes (endoscopic and radiological), patient characteristics, indications for enteral support, complications and outcomes over a 13-month period, and explore factors that influenced complications and outcomes. Second, to provide Canadian data regarding feeding tube placement because no current literature reflecting these practices for Canadian hospitals is available. METHODS Retrospective chart reviews were conducted. Patients who had initial percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) or percutaneous radiological gastrostomy (PRG) tubes inserted for nutritional purposes were included in the study. RESULTS A total of 136 charts which included 30 PEG and 44 PRG procedures were reviewed. The PRG group was older than the PEG group (mean [+/-SD+/-5D; age 68+/-19 years versus 55+/-21 years, respectively; P=0.008). Patients in PEG group had longer lengths of hospital stay and more intensive care unit admissions than the PRG group (P=0.029). The main reason for tube insertion was dysphagia/aspiration (PEG [60%] and PRG [77%]). Minor complications were comparable between the two groups (P=0.678). There were three cases of major complications overall. More subjects in the PRG group died (18%) while in hospital than in the PEG group (3%) (P=0.055). No procedure-related deaths occurred in either group. CONCLUSIONS Both methods of tube insertion provided a safe route for nutrition delivery despite a significant cost differential with PEGs costing 44% more than PRGs. Characteristics such as age, presence of ascites and severity of disease influenced the method of insertion despite the lack of current guidelines. Overall, the present study provides new descriptive data in a Canadian context.
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Bechtold ML, Matteson ML, Choudhary A, Puli SR, Jiang PP, Roy PK. Early versus delayed feeding after placement of a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy: a meta-analysis. Am J Gastroenterol 2008; 103:2919-24. [PMID: 18721239 DOI: 10.1111/j.1572-0241.2008.02108.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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BACKGROUND Traditionally, tube feedings have been delayed after percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) placement to the next day and up to 24 h postprocedure. However, results from various randomized controlled trials (RCTs) indicate earlier feeding may be an option. We conducted a meta-analysis to analyze the effect of early feedings (< or = 4 h) after PEG placement. METHODS Multiple databases were searched (November 2007). Only RCTs on adult subjects that compared early (< or = 4 h) versus delayed or next-day feedings after PEG placement were included. Meta-analyses for the effect of early and delayed feedings were analyzed by calculating pooled estimates of complications, death < or = 72 h, and significant increases in postprocedural gastric residual volume during day 1. RESULTS Six studies (N = 467) met the inclusion criteria. No statistically significant differences were noted between early (< or = 4 h) and delayed or next-day feedings for patient complications (OR 0.86, 95% CI 0.47-1.58, P = 0.63) or death in < or = 72 h (OR 0.56, 95% CI 0.18-1.74, P = 0.31). A statistically significant increase in gastric residual volumes during day 1 was noted (OR 1.80, 95% CI 1.02-3.19, P = 0.04). CONCLUSIONS Early feeding < or = 4 h after PEG placement may represent a safe alternative to delayed or next-day feedings. Although an increase in significant gastric residual volumes at day 1 was noted, overall complications were not affected.
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- Matthew L Bechtold
- Division of Gastroenterology, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, Missouri 65212, USA
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Kirchgatterer A, Bunte C, Aschl G, Fritz E, Hubner D, Kranewitter W, Fleischer M, Hinterreiter M, Stadler B, Knoflach P. Long-term outcome following placement of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy in younger and older patients. Scand J Gastroenterol 2007; 42:271-6. [PMID: 17327948 DOI: 10.1080/00365520600880864] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is the method of choice in maintaining enteral nutrition in patients with swallowing and nutritional disorders of different etiology. The aim of this study was to assess the long-term outcome of patients following placement of a PEG. MATERIAL AND METHODS All patients who received a PEG between October 1999 and September 2000 were included in this prospective study. Long-term function, replacement or removal of the PEG, complications and survival of the patients were analyzed in group A (younger than 75 years) and group B (75 years or older). RESULTS The indications for PEG placement in group A (54 patients, mean age 54.5 years) were neurological (66.7%) and malignant (31.5%) disorders, whereas in group B (40 patients, mean age 81 years) the indications were predominantly neurological diseases (87.5%). The majority of patients (91 of 94 patients; 96.8%) could be followed long term or until death. In group A, 46 patients (85.2%) had uncomplicated long-term function of their PEG and interventions were necessary in only 8 patients. Removal of the PEG was possible during the course in 17 patients (31.5%). In group B, uncomplicated long-term function was observed in 34 patients (85%) and interventions were required in only 6 patients. Removal of the PEG was not possible in group B. Survival rates for 1-, 2- and 5 years in group A were 73.9%, 61.8% and 43.9%, respectively, and in group B 41.4%, 31.9% and 15.9%, respectively; the difference was statistically significant (p=0.002). CONCLUSIONS Excellent long-term function of PEG was seen in this study of 94 consecutive patients, and interventions were necessary only in a minority of patients. The prognosis for older patients was worse; however, the 2-year survival rate of 32% justified the PEG insertion.
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McMahon MM, Hurley DL, Kamath PS, Mueller PS. Medical and ethical aspects of long-term enteral tube feeding. Mayo Clin Proc 2005; 80:1461-76. [PMID: 16295026 DOI: 10.4065/80.11.1461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Clinicians frequently care for patients in whom long-term enteral tube feeding is being considered. The substantial increase in the use of endoscopically placed tubes for long-term feeding reflects the aging population, advances in medicine and technology, and inadequate advance care planning. Physicians should address advance care planning with all patients at the earliest opportunity. Prospective randomized trials measuring clinical outcomes for patients receiving long-term tube feeding are understandably limited. In addition, confusion regarding medical and ethical guidelines for long-term tube feeding often exists among clinicians, patients, and surrogate decision makers. Therefore, we discuss the physiology and clinical tolerance of limited oral nutritional intake, the prevalence of and Indications for long-term tube feeding, the endoscopic procedures and their complications, the reported medical and quality-of-life outcomes, and the critical importance of advance care planning. We present our multidisciplinary approach that combines medical, nutritional, and ethical principles for the care of these patients.
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- M Molly McMahon
- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, and Nutrition, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
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Burnett TA, Mann EA, Stoklosa JB, Ludlow CL. Self-triggered functional electrical stimulation during swallowing. J Neurophysiol 2005; 94:4011-8. [PMID: 16107520 PMCID: PMC1351266 DOI: 10.1152/jn.00025.2005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Hyolaryngeal elevation is essential for airway protection during swallowing and is mainly a reflexive response to oropharyngeal sensory stimulation. Targeted intramuscular electrical stimulation can elevate the resting larynx and, if applied during swallowing, may improve airway protection in dysphagic patients with inadequate hyolaryngeal motion. To be beneficial, patients must synchronize functional electrical stimulation (FES) with their reflexive swallowing and not adapt to FES by reducing the amplitude or duration of their own muscle activity. We evaluated the ability of nine healthy adults to manually synchronize FES with hyolaryngeal muscle activity during discrete swallows, and tested for motor adaptation. Hooked-wire electrodes were placed into the mylo- and thyrohyoid muscles to record electromyographic activity from one side of the neck and deliver monopolar FES for hyolaryngeal elevation to the other side. After performing baseline swallows, volunteers were instructed to trigger FES with a thumb switch in synchrony with their swallows for a series of trials. An experimenter surreptitiously disabled the thumb switch during the final attempt, creating a foil. From the outset, volunteers synchronized FES with the onset of swallow-related thyrohyoid activity (approximately 225 ms after mylohyoid activity onset), preserving the normal sequence of muscle activation. A comparison between average baseline and foil swallows failed to show significant adaptive changes in the amplitude, duration, or relative timing of activity for either muscle, indicating that the central pattern generator for hyolaryngeal elevation is immutable with short term stimulation that augments laryngeal elevation during the reflexive, pharyngeal phase of swallowing.
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- Address for reprint requests and other correspondence: C. L. Ludlow, Laryngeal and Speech Section, Medical Neurology Branch, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health, 10 Center Dr., Rm. 5D38, Bethesda, MD 20892-1416 (E-mail: )
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Medical ethics is the study of human values as they relate to the practice of medicine. Ethics intersects with gastroenterology primarily involving issues of gastric and intestinal artificial feeding at the end of life. Language imparts meaning. Gastric artificial feeding is not the same as eating. Recent data suggest that gastric artificial feeding does not prolong life in patients with dementia and dysphagia. Given the lack of documented benefit of gastrointestinal feeding in these patients, the literature has focused on selection of appropriate patients for this medical intervention. Ethical care involves compassion, communication, consultation, and collaboration in dealing with emotionally difficult circumstances.
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- Timothy O Lipman
- Gastrointestinal-Hepatology-Nutrition Section, Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 50 Irving Street NW, Washington, DC 20422, USA.
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