Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Feeding tube types in cats compared for owner ease and complications
By Ireland, Lisa M et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2003·Department of Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: A comparison of owner management and complications in 67 cats with esophagostomy and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy feeding tubes.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A group of 67 cats needed feeding tubes to help them eat, with 46 receiving esophagostomy tubes and 21 getting percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes. Both types of tubes worked well for keeping the cats' weight stable and were manageable for their owners, with most owners feeling comfortable using either type. The esophagostomy tube is less invasive and easier to place, making it a great option for feeding support. Overall, both feeding tube types were effective, and owners reported high satisfaction with their management.
Abstract
Esophagostomy feeding tubes were placed in 46 cats. Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) feeding tubes were placed in 21 cats. Owner management and complications and facility of use were evaluated retrospectively by review of medical records and owner survey. Both tube types were equally effective for maintenance of body weight, ease of owner management, and complication rates. All of 12 owners surveyed were comfortable with PEG tube management. Ninety-six percent of 24 owners surveyed were comfortable with esophagostomy tube management. The esophagostomy tube can be placed less invasively, without specialized equipment, making it an excellent alternative to the PEG tube.
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