[Percutaneous endoscopic gastrotomy (GEP): designed reusable (NAGEP) for one time endoscopic technique. Experimental study in dogs].
BACKGROUND
This aim of our experimental study was to demonstrate the versatility of our designed reusable device for PEG and its future application in humans.


METHODS
20 mongrel dogs received enteral nutrition by a Foley tube placed by a single endoscopic technique using a reusable stainless steel designed device, three reusable stainless steel designed device, three reusable stainless steel dilators, an Olympus XQ20 video gastrointestinal endoscope, basic surgical equipment and surgical material.


RESULTS
The procedure was successfully performed in all dogs under general anaesthesia. The duration of the whole procedure ranged from 10 to 18 min. The complications regardless by the PEG procedure were minimal. The Foley tube was retained by 15 days.


CONCLUSIONS
The application of the stainless steel reusable designed device for the PEG is safe, and presents several advantages. This technique for PEG placement could be used in the future due the characteristics of the designed device: durable and reusable for unlimited number of procedures.
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Departamento de Cirugía, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Guayaquil.
Alvarez Ludwig
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Mite
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Andrade
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Alvarez
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Vargas
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D000818:Animals; D004285:Dogs; D020776:Endoscopes, Gastrointestinal; D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / Q000379:methods*; D004750:Enteral Nutrition / Q000379:methods*; D004867:Equipment Design; D017743:Equipment Reuse; D005774:Gastrostomy / Q000379:methods*