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Endoscopy 1989; 21(3): 143-144
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1012924
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Endoscopic Percutaneous Gastrostomy Using a Modified Instrument for Puncture of the Abdominal Wall and the Stomach

D. Reichenbacher, K. D. Rückauer, R. Salm, H. J. Sontheimer
  • Department of Surgery of the University of Freiburg i. Br., FRG
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Publication Date:
17 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

A new instrument for the puncture of the abdominal wall and stomach while performing endoscopic percutaneous gastrostomy is described. It has several advantages as compared with the instruments used so far, one of which is that it makes the method safer and easier.

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Endoscopic percutaneous gastrostomy - Abdominal puncture