R B Heuschkel, F Gottrand, K Devarajan, H Poole, J Callan, J A Dias, S Karkelis, A Papadopoulou, S Husby, F Ruemmele, M G Schäppi, M Wilschanski, P Lionetti, R Orel, J Tovar, N Thapar, Y Vandenplas
OBJECTIVES: This European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) position statement provides a comprehensive guide for health care providers to manage percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tubes in a safe, effective, and appropriate way. METHODS: Relevant literature from searches of PubMed, CINAHL, and recent guidelines was reviewed. In the absence of evidence, recommendations reflect the expert opinion of the authors. Final consensus was obtained by multiple e-mail exchange and during 3 face-to-face meetings of the gastroenterology committee of the European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition...
January 2015: Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition