Relationship of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy-related mortality and morbidity rates and effectiveness with advancing age

Background and aims : Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is insertion of a tube to stomach through abdominal wall for provision of nutrition in patients who couldn't be fed by oral route. In the present study, it was aimed to evaluate PEG procedures performed in our facility regarding indication, complication and effectiveness and to determine whether these characteristics have a relationship with advancing age. Material and method : In this descriptive study, we reviewed clinical and endoscopic records of 300 patients who underwent PEG procedure between May 2009 and December 2011. The pa- tients were divided into 2 groups(group 1 > 75, group 2 < 75 years). All patients were retrospectively reviewed regarding demographic data, indications, biochemical parameters (Hemoglobin, total protein and albumin) at baseline and 3 months after procedure, complications and mortality.