Related factors for oral intake after percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy(PEG)

Abstract

Objectives: To investigate the potential factors associated with improvement in oral intake function after PEG(percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy).

Subject/Method: Sixteen patients were enrolled in this study and their swallowing function was assessed based on videofluoroscopic examination of swallowing(VF) appearances. The preoperative clinical parameters were analyzed by Student's t test and Chi square test.

Result: This analysis revealed that the swallowing function before PEG pharyngeal residue on epiglottis evaluated by VF was a significant independent determinant of improvement in oral intake function after PEG. P<0.049)

Conclusion: This study may lead to the suggestion that pharyngeal clearance is a clinical predictor for the improvement.