Simplified percutaneous gastrostomy.
OBJECTIVE
The aim of this study was to develop a simple radiological method for the creation of percutaneous gastrostomy.


METHODS
Percutaneous gastrostomy was created in 15 patients. After a blunt dissection of the abdominal wall under local anesthesia, puncture of the stomach was performed. A 6-mm peel-off introducer sheath was used to place the permanent catheter. Immediate use of the catheter was allowed.


RESULTS
The procedure was successful in all cases and no procedural complications were seen.


CONCLUSIONS
The method is simple, cost-saving, and may be recommended as an alternative to other methods.
Cwikiel
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Department of Radiology, University Hospital, Lund, Sweden.
Walther
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D005260:Female; D005774:Gastrostomy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011677:Punctures / Q000379:methods; D015641:Radiography, Interventional