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Objective: This study explored the impact of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy placement on survival and quality of life in patients under community palliative care in Northern Portugal. Methods: This observational, retrospective cohort study involved 54 patients monitored by a specialized palliative care team between March 2020 and December 2023. The key outcomes assessed included the survival rates, the main diagnoses leading to PEG requests, and the influence of PEG placement on survival and the place of death. Results: The statistical analysis revealed that the survival time was significantly longer in females compared to males (p = 0.003). The main reason for PEG requests was dysphagia, especially in patients with dementia and oncological diseases. No significant correlations were found between PEG placement and the age at death, survival time, or palliative performance scores (PPS). 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