IMPACT OF PERCUTANEOUS ENDOSCOPIC GASTROSTOMY ON THE ESOPHAGEAL/GASTRIC MUCOSA AND HELICOBACTER PYLORI IN INDIVIDUALS WITH NEUROGENIC OROPHARYNGEAL DYSPHAGIA
ABSTRACT Background: Oropharyngeal dysphagia is frequent among individuals with neurological disorders and may impair nutrition and quality of life. Long-term nasoenteric tube use is associated with esophagitis, gastritis, and increased Helicobacter pylori, highlighting the need for safer nutritional alternatives. Perc...