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Percutaneous enterostomy with the Cope suture anchor.
C C Coleman1, H G Coons, C Cope
1Department of Radiology, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN 55417.
Radiology
|March 1, 1990
Summary
The Cope suture anchor effectively stabilized the stomach or jejunum for 81 of 82 percutaneous enterostomies, simplifying tube placement and preventing dislodgment.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
Background:
- Percutaneous enterostomy is crucial for alimentation tube placement.
- Gastric or jejunal wall stabilization is essential for successful procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of the Cope suture anchor for stomach or jejunal wall stabilization during percutaneous enterostomy.
Main Methods:
- Eighty-two percutaneous enterostomies were performed across three institutions.
- The Cope suture anchor was utilized for viscus stabilization prior to tube insertion.
Main Results:
- Successful anchor placement was achieved in 81 out of 82 cases.
- Excellent immobilization of the stomach or jejunum was consistently observed.
- No guidewire or tube dislodgments occurred in successful placements.
Conclusions:
- The Cope suture anchor is a safe and effective device for stabilizing the stomach or jejunum during percutaneous enterostomy.
- This technique facilitates easier tract dilation and tube placement, improving procedural outcomes.