Laparoscopically assisted percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy performed for remnant stomach in patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a case report

Laparoscopically assisted percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy performed for remnant stomach in patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a case report

Abstract Background Although percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) offers better access to the gastrointestinal system, in patients with previous abdominal surgery, PEG can be unsuccessful. Laparoscopically assisted percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (LAPEG) is indicated for such patients. Howe...

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Main Authors: Yutaro Ohgaki, Yuji Ishibashi, Fumihiko Hatao, Ryuichiro Furuta, Noriyuki Saito, Rie Inayoshi, Yasuhiro Morita
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2023-06-01
Series:Surgical Case Reports
Subjects:
Gastrostomy
Laparoscopic surgery
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40792-023-01683-y

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