作者: Yurdagül Zopf , Jürgen Maiss , Peter Konturek , Christina Rabe , Eckhart G. Hahn
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摘要: Background: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is considered the preferred route for long-term enteral feeding. The aim of this study was to determine predictors an increased mortality risk after PEG insertion. Methods: A retrospective conducted during a 13-year period in gastroenterology department Erlangen University Hospital. authors completed questionnaire with details demographic data, diagnosis, indication PEG, type tube, and cause death. Patients were contacted regularly at scheduled appointments. Results: In total, 787 patients (574 male [72.9%]) underwent placement by pull technique. main underlying disease malignant (75.6%). By end period, 614 had died. average survival time 720 days. 30-, 60-, 90-day 1-, 3-, 5-year rates amounted 6.5%, 9.8%, 13%, 32.1%, 59.3%, 69.8%, respectively. Predictive factors 30-day higher age, lower body mass index (BMI...