Single site laparoscopic gastrostomy with a 4-mm bronchoscopic optical grasper
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In brief
In brief
This article describes a single-site laparoscopic gastrostomy technique using a 4-mm bronchoscopic optical grasper for pediatric patients who are not candidates for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG). The approach offers a minimally invasive alternative for feeding tube placement in children with craniofacial anomalies, foregut abnormalities, or prior surgery.
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… children may not be candidates for PEG, such as those with craniofacial or foregut anomalies and prior surgery. … may not be practical in small children and infants. We describe a simple …
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