Concerns have been raised that proposals to replace PIP (Personal Independence Payment) with alternatives such as a voucher scheme could undermine claimants' independence and dignity. Proposals ...

Tube gastrostomy A traditional gastrostomy ... Buttons can have a mushroom or balloon tip, and can be a replacement gastrostomy or an initial device. Examples include Corpak Chubby, Microvasive ...

has been a widely used method for insertion of a gastrostomy tube in patients who are unable to swallow or maintain adequate nutrition. The aim of the present paper was to determine the ...