Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy using the introducer method with ultra-slim endoscopy in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients with respiratory compromise: A safe technique

• Main Authors: Chuah, Kee Huat, Yim, Carolyn Chue Wai, Abdul Aziz, Nur Adilah, Loh, Ee Chin, Capelle, David Paul, Shahrizaila, Nortina, Leow, Alex Hwong Ruey
• Format: Article
• Published: Wiley 2022
• Subjects: R Medicine (General); RC Internal medicine
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/42005/
• Institution: Universiti Malaya

Background and Aim Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) placement is recommended in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), but the procedure is considered high risk. In this study, we aimed to compare the outcome of ALS patients with and without PEG. The success of the procedure and...