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[Percutaneous gastrostomy under fluoroscopic guidance. A one year experience]
M D Martínez Novoa1, S Mas Mercant, J Pueyo López
1Servicio de Otorrinolaringología, Hospital Universitario Son Dureta, Palma de Mallorca.
Revista Clinica Espanola
|October 17, 1998
Summary
Percutaneous gastrostomy offers an alternative to nasogastric tubes for nutritional support in head and neck cancer patients. This method is also beneficial for those with chronic aspiration and dysphagia due to neurologic issues.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Oncology
- Interventional Radiology
Context:
- Nasogastric tubes are the standard for nutritional support in head and neck cancer patients.
- Chronic aspiration and dysphagia present challenges in managing patients with neurologic impairment.
Purpose:
- To evaluate percutaneous gastrostomy (PG) under fluoroscopic guidance as an alternative to nasogastric (NG) tubes for nutritional support.
- To assess the utility of PG in selected head and neck cancer patients and those with neurologic impairment.
Summary:
- A one-year review of experience with percutaneous gastrostomy (PG) versus traditional nasogastric (NG) tubes was conducted.
- PG was proposed as a therapeutic option for specific head and neck cancer patients and those with chronic aspiration/dysphagia.
Impact:
- Percutaneous gastrostomy provides a viable alternative for nutritional support, potentially improving patient outcomes.
- Fluoroscopic guidance enhances the safety and efficacy of gastrostomy tube placement.