Prediction of risk of adverse events related to percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy: A retrospective study
Annals of Gastroenterology Sep 01, 2019
Shangab MOM, et al. - Between July 2015 and June 2018, information were retrospectively gathered from the admission records of a tertiary center to determine potential risk factors for adverse events related to percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG; a popular method for long-term enteral feeding), as well as consequent prolonged hospitalization. In total, 362 admissions involving 146 patients were included in the investigation. Findings suggested an association of low albumin levels with the development of PEG-related adverse events as well as prolonged hospitalization. Prolonged hospitalization and an increased risk of aspiration pneumonia were anticipated by a higher Charlson comorbidity index. The greatest risk predictors for developing adverse events related to their PEG feeding, as well as a consequent extended hospital stay are the patient’s general medical condition and nutritional status.
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