A link between aging, dementia and malnutrition is established and leads to poor prognosis. Endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is used without clear benefit on survival, nutritional status or quality of life. This work aims to assess the effectiveness of PEG-feeding for nutritional support in patients with dementia. Study concludes that PEG should be considered on an individual basis in patients with moderate-severe dementia when risk of malnutrition and aspiration is present.
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