PMO-203 Direct gastric puncture and gastropexy (Freka® Pexact) insertion technique for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy reduces peristomal infection rates compared with standard pull-through insertion in patients with head and neck cancer

Abstract

IntroductionPatients with head and neck cancer often have a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) inserted to provide nutritional support while undergoing treatment. The standard pull-through PEG technique is associated with a...