Factors Predicting Major Complications and Mortality in Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy: 8 Years of Experience of a Tertiary Surgery Center
Female sex and patients with DM may potentially face major complications. The patients with cancer, diabetes, and corticosteroid use were associated with higher mortality. In addition, low serum albumin and platelet levels were an effective factor for survival in patients undergoing PEG, and this should be taken into account in decision-making.
Authors
- Namık Özkan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3080-6617)
- Ali İhsan Sağlam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3031-7028)
- Asım Kocabay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0465-0783)
- Murat Yıldırım (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2682-8570)
- Bülent Koca
Institutions
- Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa Üniversitesi (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Surgical Laparoscopy Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques
- Published
- 2025-02-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/sle.0000000000001342
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Clinical Nutrition and Gastroenterology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.12