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Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is the preferred method of establishing long-term enteral access for feeding. Many patients requiring PEG are elderly and at risk for complications. Expeditious placement of the gastrostomy tube will minimize complications, but distorted esophageal anatomy can significantly lengthen the procedure. Some endoscopists abandon conventional repeat gastroscopy in difficult cases to accelerate the procedure. The authors describe a reliable method for quick reinsertion of the endoscope which shortens time required for PEG, and may reduce complications.
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Fanelli, R.D., Ponsky, J.L. A simplified technique for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy. Surg Endosc 6, 261–262 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02498818
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02498818