Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy: a prospective audit of the impact of guidelines in two district general hospitals in the United Kingdom

David S. Sanders, M J Carter, J. D'Silva, Gary D. James, R.P. Bolton, P. Willemse, K. D. Bardhan

The American Journal of Gastroenterology · 2002 · 47 citations · 19 references

Abstract

This is the first study to prospectively assess the impact of guidelines and a proactive role in the decision for PEG insertion. Fewer procedures were performed, and there was a trend toward a reduction in mortality.

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