title: Fluoroscopy-guided removal of pull-type gastrostomy tubes.
abstract: These case reports demonstrate a radiologic interventional technique for removal of pull-type gastrostomy tubes. This approach proved to be a safe and efficient procedure in two patients. The procedure may be applicable in situations where endoscopic attempts fail.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Johannes-Gutenberg-University of Mainz, Langenbeckstr. 1, 55131 Mainz, Germany. chrahlers@gmail.com
authors.forename: Christopher M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Ahlers
authors.forename: Jens
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Schneider
authors.forename: Ricarda
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Lachmann
authors.forename: Sascha
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Herber
authors.forename: Christoph
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Düber
authors.forename: Michael B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Pitton
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D020878:Device Removal; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D005774:Gastrostomy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015641:Radiography, Interventional / Q000379:methods*