Possible Role of Carbocysteine Syrup in the Deflation of Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Balloons

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy is the method of choice to allow enteral access in patients requiring long-term enteral nutrition. However, although generally safe, percutaneous tube positioning may be plagued by several complications. Among these, the deterioration and/or deflation of balloons...

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Main Authors: Gabrio Bassotti, Danilo Castellani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Clinics and Practice
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2039-7283/13/2/43