Table 1 Exclusion criteria from the present study of 44 patients referred to the Endoscopy Unit to perform PEG*.
Causes | number | % |
|---|---|---|
BMI** ≥ 30 kg/m 2 | 3 | 6.8 |
PEGs suture-free technique | 6 | 13.6 |
PEGs could not be performed | ||
Non dilatable stenosis | 26 | 59.1 |
Neoplasias affecting stomach | 3 | 6.8 |
Gastric ulcer perforation | 2 | 4.5 |
Patients with ascites | 2 | 4.5 |
Partial gastrectomy | 1 | 2.3 |
Respiratory failure associated to supine position | 1 | 2.3 |