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Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy in Hands of ORL-HN Surgeon

Completed
Conditions
Head and Neck Cancer
Complication
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
Registration Number
NCT02937610
Lead Sponsor
University of Helsinki
Brief Summary

PEG tubes are commonly used to provide nutritional support to patients with head and neck cancer. PEG insertions are typically carried out by gastroenterologists, but also otorhinolaryngologist - head and neck surgeons perform the procedure in some countries. Prospective studies on PEG tube placements in an ORL - HNS service are lacking. The investigators aim was to prospectively evaluate the preformance of ORL - HN surgeons in PEG tube insertions, and analyze the time gains and cost effectiveness achieved of the independency from other specialities.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
127
Inclusion Criteria
  • head and neck cancer as a underlying disease
Exclusion Criteria

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
complications1 year
mortality1 year
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
delay1 year

delay from the decision to insert PEG to the procedure

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