Long-term results with a new introducer method with gastropexy for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy.

Objective: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) using the pull-technique is the standard method for enteral feeding in patients with swallowing disorders. A different introducer technique with endoscopically controlled gastropexy is available avoiding oropharyngeal passage with the internal bumper. The aim of the study was to assess long-term safety of this technique.