Covering the percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube prevents peristomal infection.
2006
Background
Because oropharyngeal bacteria can be brought through the abdominal wall during percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG), peristomal infection is one of the most frequent complications in patients who undergo the procedure. This study aimed to determine whether covering the PEG tube with a sheath that could be detached in the stomach could help prevent peristomal infection.
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