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Percutaneous fluoroscopic gastrostomy. A safe option?

B Laing1, M Smithers, J Harper

  • 1Princess Alexandra Hospital, Woolloongabba, QLD.

The Medical Journal of Australia
|September 5, 1994
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Percutaneous fluoroscopic gastrostomy (PFG) is a safe and effective method for providing enteral nutrition. This study found PFG tube insertion to have a low morbidity and mortality rate, comparable to other series.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Interventional Radiology
  • Surgical Procedures

Background:

  • Enteral nutrition is crucial for patients unable to consume food orally.
  • Percutaneous fluoroscopic gastrostomy (PFG) is a minimally invasive technique for establishing enteral access.
  • Assessing the safety and efficacy of PFG is essential for clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of percutaneous fluoroscopic gastrostomy (PFG) tube insertion.
  • To determine the incidence of morbidity and mortality associated with PFG procedures.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 70 consecutive PFG procedures.
  • Data collected from a tertiary referral hospital (Princess Alexandra Hospital).
  • Focus on procedure success rates, morbidity, and mortality.

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Main Results:

  • Successful PFG tube insertion in 69 out of 70 patients (98.6%).
  • A morbidity rate of 13% was observed.
  • Two deaths occurred, secondary to aspiration pneumonia.

Conclusions:

  • Percutaneous fluoroscopic gastrostomy (PFG) is a safe and effective procedure for enteral nutrition.
  • The safety profile of PFG is comparable to existing literature.
  • PFG offers a viable option for long-term nutritional support.