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Inadvertent Transhepatic Placement of Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Tube

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Of 294 patients who had a PEG tube placed and subsequently underwent CT scan of the abdomen, in 20 patients the tube traverses the left lobe of the liver. Only one of these 20 patients had a major complication, indicating the transhepatic PEG is usually well tolerated, and, if detected can be left in place.

Source: Advances in Clinical Medical Research and Healthcare Delivery

DOI: 10.53785/2769-2779.1315

Authors: Stephanie Yu, Brian Wight, Elizabeth Mamo, Alexander Kurchin

Institutions: Unity Health System, Rochester General Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Clinical Nutrition and Gastroenterology

Subfield: Nutrition and Dietetics

Field: Nursing

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4416755277

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