CompletedNot Applicable

A Retrospective Analysis of Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Experiences

Turkey (Türkiye)52 participantsStarted 2017-12-01

Plain-language summary

The application of PEG in geriatric-palliative care has not been well discussed. With the development of endoscopic procedures and PEG devices, we can perform this minimally invasive method more safely, even in challenging cases. We should discuss the indications of PEG in the field of palliative care of geriatric patients. The presented study evaluated geriatric (\> 65-year-old) palliative care patients to whom PEG applied at our institution.

Who can participate

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: \- We retrospectively assessed the medical datum of PEG applied \>65-year-old patients at our institution between December 2017 and March 2021 in our clinic. Exclusion Criteria: * We excluded the patients who were not treated in our palliative care center.

What they're measuring

Weight and body mass index changes

Timeframe: 30 days

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05075616

SponsorOkan University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2021-03-01

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