Complications of tube gastrostomy: radiologic manifestations.
Many gastrostomy tube complications can be diagnosed with readily available radiologic technics. A review of four cases seen at one institution over a period of 3 1/2 years demonstrates the role of this approach in establishing the presence of intraperitoneal leakage, tube migration, and catheter-induced intussusception. It is suggested that a more frequent use of radiology with or without oral contrast agents may allow earlier diagnosis, more expeditious therapy, and decreased morbidity from tube gastrostomy complications.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004380:Duodenal Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D004386:Duodenum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004750:Enteral Nutrition; D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005774:Gastrostomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007443:Intussusception / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D007583:Jejunum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography; D013270:Stomach / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*