PEG by Introducer Method Via EG Scan

Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy by Introducer Method Via Visualization Through E.G. ScanTM

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy(PEG) by introducer method has been proven to be safe and easy to perform. However, it is limited by its need to be performed in an endoscopy unit. E.G. ScanTM is an new portable ultrathin endoscope, capable of being performed in any hospital setting and introduced via nasal approach. Our aim is to prove that PEG by introducer method via E.G. ScanTM is feasible and safe. This will allow PEG to be done at hospitals and medical facilities without endoscopic units.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Require percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy placement due to inability to achieve oral feeding for at least one month

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with esophageal ulcers or strictures
• Patients with prior esophageal/gastric surgery (excepting gastric wedge resection)
• Patients at high risk of gastric bleeding, mechanical ileus or gastrointestinal perforation
• Other patients in whom the study investigators consider unfit for inclusion