| Theme |
Gastrointestinal Disease in the Elderly Focusing on Minimally Invasive Therapy |
| Title |
PEG for Elderly Patients and Problems for Receiving Home Care |
| Author |
Tsunehiro Maeda |
Department of Endoscopic Surgery, Izumiotsu Municipal Hospital |
| Author |
Yugo Nagai |
Department of Endoscopic Surgery, Izumiotsu Municipal Hospital |
| [ Summary ] |
The indications for elderly PEG patients, measures to prevent complications and delineation of the problems associated with receiving home care for PEG are presented.
Regional medical cooperation between family doctors, paramedical staffs and specialists of PEG operation will be important to promote the adaptation of PEG in home care. |