Predicting 30-day mortality following PEG insertion: External validation of the Sheffield Gastrostomy Score and analysis for additional predictors.

Background: and study aims: The Sheffield Gastrostomy Score (SGS) was devised to stratify patients by calculating their risk of mortality at 30 days following PEG insertion. The aim was to externally validate the SGS and identify any further predictors of 30-day mortality.

Patients And Methods: Retrospective review of all PEG insertions performed over a ten year period in our centre.