[New Swedish national guidelines - management of Percuteaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) and other enteral feeding tubes].

Abstract

Numerous patients stand to gain significant health benefits from enteral nutrition support facilitated by percutaneous feeding tubes. Consequently it is crucial for endoscopists, general practitioners, surgeons and neurologists to be well-versed with indications, contraindications and potential complications of PEG and other enteral feeding tubes. In this context we present a concise overview of the new national guidelines by the Swedish Society of Gastroenterology regarding the management of PEG and other enteral feeding tubes. Indications for the use of enteral feeding tubes include conditions such as stroke and obstructive cancer. The care of patients with percutaneous feeding tubes necessitates the expertise of a specialized team. Complications related to PEG include, among others, buried bumper syndrome, local infection and dislocation of the feeding tube.