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PEG tubes are commonly used to provide nutritional support to patients with head and neck cancer. PEG insertions are typically carried out by gastroenterologists, but also otorhinolaryngologist - head and neck surgeons perform the procedure in some countries. Prospective studies on PEG tube placements in an ORL - HNS service are lacking. The investigators aim was to prospectively evaluate the preformance of ORL - HN surgeons in PEG tube insertions, and analyze the time gains and cost effectiveness achieved of the independency from other specialities.
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy | Procedure | PEG tube inserted with pull technique |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| complications | 1 year | |
| mortality | 1 year |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| delay | delay from the decision to insert PEG to the procedure | 1 year |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| costs | cost of the procedure | 1 year |
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127 consecutive head and neck cancer patients, who underwent PEG placement at the Department of ORL - HNS, Helsinki University Hospital, between October 2011 and May 2013.
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Johanna Ruohoalho, MD | Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery | Principal Investigator |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D006258 | Head and Neck Neoplasms |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D009371 | Neoplasms by Site |
| D009369 | Neoplasms |
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