Abstract:Objective: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a procedure performed for nutrition in patients whose gastrointestinal system functions are impaired. This study aimed to evaluate patients who were treated in our clinic and underwent PEG. Materials and Methods: Patients older than 18 years who underwent PEG between November 2013 and November 2015 were studied. Patient follow-up forms and hospital electronic records were analysed retrospectively. Results: Overall, 117 patients were enrolled, including 47… Show more
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