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**passive gastric decompression
**passive gastric decompression
**mechanical apposition of the stomach to the abdominal wall to prevent hiatal herniation.
**mechanical apposition of the stomach to the abdominal wall to prevent hiatal herniation.
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Revisión del 22:52 24 may 2016

Categories

G-tube complications

Background

  • The percutaneous gastrostomy tube (PEG) is commonly indicated in:
    • patients with impaired ability to tolerate PO for caloric supplementation, hydration, frequent enteral medication dosing
    • oropharyngeal or esophageal obstruction
    • major facial trauma
    • passive gastric decompression
    • mechanical apposition of the stomach to the abdominal wall to prevent hiatal herniation.

Video

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