©The Author(s) 2015.
World J Clin Pediatr. Nov 8, 2015; 4(4): 113-119
Published online Nov 8, 2015. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v4.i4.113
Published online Nov 8, 2015. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v4.i4.113
Table 3 Typical indications of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
| Inability to swallow |
| Neurological impairment |
| Multiple congenital malformation |
| Oropharyngeal dysmotility |
| Epidermolysis bullosa |
| Inadequate calorie intake |
| Cystic fibrosis |
| Congenital cardiac disease |
| Chronic respiratory failure |
| Special feeding requirements |
| Continuous enteral feeding |
| Oncologic disease |
| Genetic syndromes |
- Citation: Temiz A. Efficiency of upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in pediatric surgical practice. World J Clin Pediatr 2015; 4(4): 113-119
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2219-2808/full/v4/i4/113.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5409/wjcp.v4.i4.113