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Indications for PEG tube insertion in 29 respondents
| Indication | Number | % |
|---|---|---|
| Stroke | 13 | 46 |
| Cystic fibrosis | 4 | 14 |
| Aspiration pneumonia | 4 | 14 |
| Parkinson's disease | 3 | 10 |
| Sub-dural haematoma | 2 | 7 |
| Multiple sclerosis | 1 | 3 |
| Gastroparesis | 1 | 3 |
| Tongue carcinoma | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 29 | 100 |
