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Percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy in patients with gastroparesis following lung transplantation: feasibility and clinical outcome.

Authors :
E. Toussaint
A. Van Gossum
A. Ballarin
O. Moine
M. Estenne
C. Knoop
J. Devière
M. Arvanitakis
Source :
Endoscopy; Aug2012, Vol. 44 Issue 8, p772-775, 4p
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article presents a case study regarding the complications and success rates of percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy (PEJ) insertion in patients gastroparesis following lung transplantation. It says that the medical files of the patients were reviewed retrospectively to obtain information on demographics and lung function tests. It adds that the traditional support for patients with gastroparesis and previous lung transplantation can be provided by the PEJ insertion.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0013726X
Volume :
44
Issue :
8
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Endoscopy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
78089792
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0032-1309735