Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy in Head and Neck Cancer Patients
- 1 February 2002
- journal article
- Published by S. Karger AG in ORL
- Vol. 64 (1), 32-34
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000049265
Abstract
Objective: To present our experience with the indications and complications of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) in head and neck cancer patients. Materials and Methods: In a retrospective study of the patients treated, we reviewed the records of 43 patients diagnosed with head and neck cancer at the Otorhinolaryngology Department, in which a PEG was performed by the Unit of Digestive Endoscopy. Results: All cases had squamous cell carcinoma. Larynx was the most frequent primary site, with 21 cases (49%), followed by hypopharynx, 12 patients (28%). Indications for PEG were: dysphagia (53.5%) and pharyngocutaneous fistula (43.5%). The most frequent complication was a local infection. Conclusion: PEG is a good choice for long-term enteral feeding in head and neck cancer patients due to its low complication rate and easy handling.Keywords
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