Routine Prophylactic Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy in Head and Neck Cancers with Bilateral Neck Irradiation: A Regional Cancer Experience in New Zealand
Abstract Introduction Patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) are particularly susceptible to dysphagia and malnutrition. Prophylactic percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) placement is a method used to manage these issues, but practices vary among institutions. At Midcentral District Health Bo...
Main Authors: | Su Chen Fong, Ramesh Pandey, Michelle Rajaretnam, Miriama Delaibatiki, David N.Y. Peel |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2023-09-01
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Series: | Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/jmrs.699 |
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