Background Stent palliation is the gold standard for gastric/duodenal cancer outlet obstruction. When stenting is impossible, feeding may be achieved through a gastrojejunostomy (PEG-J), but ...

hDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA iDepartment of Radiation Oncology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA Survivors of head and neck cancer ...

Researchers compared the procedural metrics, complication profiles, and feeding outcomes of percutaneous, endoscopic, and laparoscopic-assisted gastrostomy. Laparoscopic and laparoscopic-assisted PEG ...

Abstract: Concentric-tube robots (CTRs) have garnered significant attention in various minimally invasive procedures due to their small size and dexterity. Despite extensive technical advancements in ...

ABSTRACT: Adult intussusception is an uncommon diagnosis, usually associated with a structural lead point such as a neoplasm or adhesion. Gastrostomy tube-related intussusception is an exceedingly ...

Background: Dysphagia is a common complication of stroke and often leads to the need for modified diets and alternate feeding routes. Length of stay (LOS) for stroke patients requiring percutaneous ...

My mom has dementia and problems with her esophagus due to diverticulitis, which has stopped her from eating normal foods. She never listened to my advice to stop eating everything she wanted, and now ...

Chef Shirley Chung is sharing her progress during her cancer journey. On Thursday, Oct. 3, Chung checked in via Instagram from Chicago to thank her supporters “for the out pouring love and support" ...