Gastrojejunal Feeding Tube Use by Gastroenterologists in a Pediatric Academic Center

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Al-Zubeidi D., DEMİR H., Bishop W. P., Rahhal R. M.

JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION, vol.56, no.5, pp.523-527, 2013 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 56 Issue: 5
• Publication Date: 2013
• Doi Number: 10.1097/mpg.0b013e318282a8db
• Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.523-527
• Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background and Objectives: : Enteral feeding through gastrojejunal (GJ) tubes is an established method of nutrition for patients with feeding difficulty who do not tolerate intragastric feedings. The pediatric literature about the long-term outcome, safety, and complications of different GJ tubes and placement methods is lacking. Our study aims to provide information about indications, techniques, and long-term outcome of GJ tube use in children.