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Percutaneous gastrostomy in radiologic practice
1Department of Diagnostic Imaging, British Columbia Cancer Agency-Vancouver Center, British Columbia. plmunk@unixg.ubc.ca
Australasian Radiology
|December 31, 1997
Summary
Radiologists now effectively place long-term gastrostomy tubes for nutritional support, offering a less expensive alternative to traditional surgical or endoscopic methods. This review details the technique, patient selection, and potential complications.
Area of Science:
- Interventional Radiology
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Procedures
Background:
- Long-term gastrostomy tubes are crucial for nutritional support.
- Traditionally, placement involved surgeons or endoscopists.
- Radiologists have emerged as key providers for gastrostomy placement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the technique for radiologic placement of gastrostomy and gastrojejunostomy devices.
- To discuss patient selection criteria for this procedure.
- To review potential complications associated with radiologic gastrostomy placement.
Main Methods:
- Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) and radiologic techniques are compared.
- Detailed description of the radiologic placement technique.
- Literature review of existing studies on gastrostomy placement.
Main Results:
- Radiologic placement is as effective as traditional methods.
- Radiologic placement is generally less expensive.
- The technique allows for effective nutritional support.
Conclusions:
- Radiologists play a significant role in gastrostomy tube placement.
- Radiologic placement offers an effective and cost-efficient alternative.
- Proper patient selection and awareness of complications are essential for successful outcomes.