Histopathological changes in the gastric mucosa with long-term use of a percutaneous gastrostomy tube (BEG)
Joint Authors
al-Kabi, S.
Derbala M.
Pasic F.
Butt M. T.
Lopez A.
al-Duwayk, N.
Source
Issue
Vol. 15, Issue 2 (30 Nov. 2006), pp.15-17, 3 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2006-11-30
Country of Publication
Qatar
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Of 95 randomly selected patients using a percutaneous gastrostomy tube (PEG), 20 required tube replacement at least six months after the initial placement.
In order to study the possible histopathological changes that might develop in the gastric mucosa with the prolonged use of PEG, gastric biopsies were taken during the replacement procedure.
The overall procedure-related minor compli¬cation rate was 16.84 % ; the predominant complication was superficial peristomal wound infection.
Other minor complications were tubal migration into the small bowel, surgical emphysema and stomal leak.
Histopathological changes seen in six patients showed mild chronic non¬specific gastritis, the predominant cells being lymphocytes and plasma cells.
There was no dysplasia or metaplasia.
PEG is a safe method of feeding that does not predispose to significant gastric mucosal changes with long-term use.
It has a low rate of morbidity even with markedly debilitated patients.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Derbala M.& al-Duwayk, N.& Pasic F.& al-Kabi, S.& Butt M. T.& Lopez A.. 2006. Histopathological changes in the gastric mucosa with long-term use of a percutaneous gastrostomy tube (BEG). Qatar Medical Journal،Vol. 15, no. 2, pp.15-17.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Duwayk, N.…[et al.]. Histopathological changes in the gastric mucosa with long-term use of a percutaneous gastrostomy tube (BEG). Qatar Medical Journal Vol. 15, no. 2 (Nov. 2006), pp.15-17.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Derbala M.& al-Duwayk, N.& Pasic F.& al-Kabi, S.& Butt M. T.& Lopez A.. Histopathological changes in the gastric mucosa with long-term use of a percutaneous gastrostomy tube (BEG). Qatar Medical Journal. 2006. Vol. 15, no. 2, pp.15-17.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-365912
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 17
Record ID
BIM-365912