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World J Gastrointest Endosc. May 16, 2022; 14(5): 250-266
Published online May 16, 2022. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v14.i5.250
Published online May 16, 2022. doi: 10.4253/wjge.v14.i5.250
Table 2 Contraindications to percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy placement
| Relative | Absolute |
| Peptic ulcer bleeding with high risk of rebleeding. Ascites. Ventriculoperitoneal shunts. Abdominal scars. Large intrathoracic hiatal hernia | Coagulation disorders (INR > 1.5, PTT > 50 s). Platelet count < 50000 mm3. Sign of sepsis. Peritonitis. Peritoneal carcinomatosis. Lack of a safe tract for percutaneous insertion. History of total gastrectomy |
- Citation: Fugazza A, Capogreco A, Cappello A, Nicoletti R, Da Rio L, Galtieri PA, Maselli R, Carrara S, Pellegatta G, Spadaccini M, Vespa E, Colombo M, Khalaf K, Repici A, Anderloni A. Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy and jejunostomy: Indications and techniques. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2022; 14(5): 250-266
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5190/full/v14/i5/250.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4253/wjge.v14.i5.250