Percutaneous fluoroscopic gastrostomy. A safe option?
OBJECTIVE
To assess the safety of percutaneous fluoroscopic gastrostomy (PFG) tube insertion for enteral nutrition.


METHODS
The records of 70 consecutive patients who had a PFG procedure at a tertiary referral hospital (Princess Alexandra Hospital) were analysed retrospectively.


METHODS
Incidence of morbidity and mortality from PFG.


RESULTS
Sixty-nine of 70 procedures were successfully performed. There were two deaths secondary to aspiration pneumonia and a morbidity rate of 13%. These figures are comparable with results from other series.


CONCLUSIONS
PFG is a safe, effective procedure for enteral nutrition.
Princess Alexandra Hospital, Woolloongabba, QLD.
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Laing
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Smithers
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Harper
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004750:Enteral Nutrition / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D005774:Gastrostomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011677:Punctures; D015641:Radiography, Interventional; D012189:Retrospective Studies