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ArticleUnited European gastroenterology journal2017

The use of enteral access for continuous delivery of levodopa-carbidopa in patients with advanced Parkinson's disease.

Julian Cheron, Jacques Deviere, Frederic Supiot, Asuncion Ballarin, Pierre Eisendrath, Emmanuel Toussaint, Vincent Huberty, Carmen Musala, Daniel Blero, Arnaud Lemmers and 2 more

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Article in United European gastroenterology journal, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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12 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Julian CheronDepartment of Gastroenterology, Hepatopancreatology and GI Oncology, Erasme University Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium; Department of Neurology, Erasme University Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium.
Jacques DeviereDepartment of Gastroenterology, Hepatopancreatology and GI Oncology, Erasme University Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium.
Frederic SupiotDepartment of Neurology, Erasme University Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium.
Asuncion BallarinNutrition Team, Erasme University Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium.
Pierre EisendrathDepartment of Gastroenterology, Hepatopancreatology and GI Oncology, Erasme University Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium.
Emmanuel ToussaintDepartment of Gastroenterology, Hepatopancreatology and GI Oncology, Erasme University Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium.
Vincent HubertyDepartment of Gastroenterology, Hepatopancreatology and GI Oncology, Erasme University Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium.
Carmen MusalaDepartment of Gastroenterology, Hepatopancreatology and GI Oncology, Erasme University Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium.
Daniel BleroDepartment of Gastroenterology, Hepatopancreatology and GI Oncology, Erasme University Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium.
Arnaud LemmersDepartment of Gastroenterology, Hepatopancreatology and GI Oncology, Erasme University Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium.
André Van GossumDepartment of Gastroenterology, Hepatopancreatology and GI Oncology, Erasme University Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium; Nutrition Team, Erasme University Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium.
Marianna ArvanitakisDepartment of Gastroenterology, Hepatopancreatology and GI Oncology, Erasme University Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium; Nutrition Team, Erasme University Hospital, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium.
Université Libre de Bruxelles · BE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundContinuous delivery to the jejunum of levodopa-carbidopa is a promising therapy in patients with advanced Parkinson's disease, as it reduces motor fluctuation. Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy and jejunal tube (PEG-J) placement is a suitable option for this. However, studies focused in PEG-J management are lacking.

objectivesWe report our experience regarding this technique, including technical success, adverse events and outcomes, in patients with advanced Parkinson's disease.

methodsTwenty-seven advanced Parkinson's disease patients (17 men, median age: 64 years, median disease duration: 11 years) were included in a retrospective study from June 2007 to April 2015. The median follow-up period was 48 months (1-96).

resultsNo adverse events were noted during and after nasojejunal tube insertion (to assess treatment efficacy). After a good therapeutic response, a PEG-J was placed successfully in all patients. The PEG tube was inserted according to Ponsky's method. The jejunal extension was inserted during the same procedure in all patients. Twelve patients (44%) experienced severe adverse events related to the PEG-J insertion, which occurred after a median follow-up of 15.5 months. Endoscopy was the main treatment modality. Patients who experienced severe adverse events had a higher comorbidity score (

conclusionsWhile all patients responded well to levodopa-carbidopa regarding neurological outcomes, gastro-intestinal severe adverse events were frequent and related to comorbidities. Endoscopic treatment is the cornerstone for management of PEG-J related events. In conclusion, clinicians and endoscopists, as well as patients, should be fully informed of procedure-related adverse events and patients should be followed in centres experienced in their management.

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adverse eventsduodopalevodopaParkinson’s diseasePEGPEG-Jpercutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy and jejunal tube

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