The decision to place a gastrostomy tube is a difficult one for many families. Discussions with parents can begin immediately after birth if the indication for a gastrostomy tube is clear. However, ...

July 15, 2014– Placement of a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube has become an "essential" technique for children and young people with a wide range of problems with feeding and nutrition, ...

Cerebral palsy is a group of neurological conditions that affect movement and muscle coordination. Reportedly, more than 17 million people worldwide are living with the condition. In India, the ...

There are many steps involved in the clinical care pathway for patient’s undergoing gastrostomy tube insertion. Changes in the quality of care at each point in this pathway may have occurred over the ...

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy is associated with better safety and patient-centered outcomes than surgical gastrostomy and radiologic gastrostomy, a recent study shows.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for Tiglutik (riluzole; ITF Pharma) oral suspension to include administration via percutaneous ...

Patients younger than 50 years who have multiple sclerosis (MS) who receive a gastrostomy tube to enable home enteral feeding live longer than those older than 50 years, according to a study published ...