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Percutaneous gastrostomy in radiologic practice

P L Munk1, M J Lee, P Y Poon

  • 1Department of Diagnostic Imaging, British Columbia Cancer Agency-Vancouver Center, British Columbia. plmunk@unixg.ubc.ca

Australasian Radiology
|December 31, 1997
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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.

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  • 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.