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Safety Techniques for Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Tube Placement in Pierre Robin Sequence
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Safety Techniques for Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Tube Placement in Pierre Robin Sequence

Dina Al-Zubeidi and Riad M Rahhal
JPEN. Journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition, Vol.35(3), pp.343-345
05/2011
DOI: 10.1177/0148607110381268
PMID: 21282476
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Abstract

Pierre Robin Sequence (PRS) is a craniofacial anomaly characterized by a triad of micrognathia, glossoptosis, and cleft palate. Infants with PRS frequently have feeding problems that may require supplemental nutrition through a nasogastric or gastrostomy tube. Very few published studies have illustrated the most appropriate method for securing an enteral feeding route in this patient population. One case report described a major complication leading to death from airway compromise following percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement. The authors describe a case of an infant with PRS who underwent successful PEG tube placement without complications, and they highlight certain techniques to improve procedure success and patient safety.
Pierre Robin Sequence PEG gastrostomy

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