title: Two parallel needles with snare gastropexy device during gastrostomy in children.
abstract: A ferromagnetic T-fastener is often used in children during gastrostomy procedures. We describe the experience with the use of a new gastropexy device (two parallel needles with a snare) that uses a non-ferromagnetic anchor during primary percutaneous retrograde radiologic gastrostomy insertion in four children with a mean age of 6 years and 6 months (range: 2 years and 11 months to 9 years and 6 months). The new gastropexy device was safe and effective in children. It is advantageous for children requiring magnetic resonance (MR) examinations soon after gastrostomy insertion, especially in view of MR-related implications that result from the use of a ferromagnetic T-fastener.
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Division of Image Guided Therapy, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Ave, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5G 1X8, nrssbabu@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Surendra
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Narayanam
authors.forename: Bairbre
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Connolly
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Temple
authors.forename: Joao G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Amaral
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D004867:Equipment Design; D019544:Equipment Failure Analysis; D005260:Female; D005774:Gastrostomy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000295:instrumentation; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008297:Male; D009339:Needles; D025321:Surgery, Computer-Assisted / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013537:Sutures; D016896:Treatment Outcome