The role of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy in spinal cord injured patients

Abstract

Our experience with percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) in spinal cord injured patients is described. We have shown it to be a safe, comfortable and easily managed method of providing an adequate nutritional and fluid intake in patients requiring long-term tube feeding. It avoids the risks of intravenous feeding and the serious complications of oesophageal ulceration and stricture, which may occur with prolonged nasogastric intubation. © 1995, International Spinal Cord Society. All rights reserved.