Safety, success, and outcomes of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy performed under local anesthesia in ASA III–IV patients: a single-center retrospective analysis
Introduction: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is widely used for long-term enteral nutrition; however, procedural sedation may increase cardiopulmonary risk in elderly, frail patients and those with comorbidities. This study evaluated the feasibility and safety of PEG placement under topical pharyngeal and lo...