Effectiveness of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Background: Weight loss and dysphagia are frequent features of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and influence prognosis. The aim of this study was to determine complications and outcomes in patients with percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) insertion in a high-volume center.

Methods: A single center retrospective study on a prospectively collected cohort of 187 consecutive patients who have undergone PEG placement due to ALS was performed.