Which G-Tube to Use in Pullers: Assessment of Pull Pressures on Skin Models to Determine Optimal Catheter Choice in Patients with Recurrent Pulled Gastrostomy Tubes
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DOI: 10.1007/s00270-018-2060-7
Abstract: IntroductionPulled or dislodged gastrostomy catheters represent a common complication associated with percutaneous gastrostomy and are a common cause of recurrent visits in patients with altered mental status. We intended to perform an experiment to compare the… read more here.
Keywords: pull; catheter; gastrostomy; tube ... See more keywords
Improving All-Cause Inpatient Mortality After Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
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DOI: 10.1007/s10620-020-06396-y
Abstract: Background and Aims Percutaneous gastrostomy (PEG) is a common inpatient procedure. Prior data from National Inpatient Sample (NIS) in 2006 reported a mortality rate of 10.8% and recommended more careful selection of PEG candidates. This… read more here.
Keywords: peg placement; gastrostomy; inpatient mortality; mortality ... See more keywords
Laparoscopic tubularized continent gastrostomy: an alternative to tube gastrostomies
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DOI: 10.1007/s13304-020-00795-6
Abstract: Gastrostomy tubes, placed either endoscopically or laparoscopically, are the most widely used method to deliver enteral feeding to patients unable to be fed by mouth. Tube gastrostomy is quick and low cost and allows the… read more here.
Keywords: gastrostomy; laparoscopic tubularized; tube; tubularized continent ... See more keywords
Push versus pull gastrostomy in cancer patients: A single center retrospective analysis of complications and technical success rates.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.diii.2018.04.005
Abstract: PURPOSE To compare the technical success and complication rates of push versus pull gastrostomy tubes in cancer patients, and to examine their dependence on operator experience. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective review was performed of… read more here.
Keywords: gastrostomy; versus pull; technical success; push versus ... See more keywords
Endoscopic ultrasound-guided gastrostomy to avoid interposed digestive loop is effective when lack of transillumination prevents percutaneous approach.
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DOI: 10.1055/a-1149-1224
Abstract: We report a case of a 71-year-old woman suffering from an ileal neuroendocrine tumor with peritoneal carcinosis leading to an occlusive syndrome. This patient had previously undergone abdominal radiation therapy and ileostomy. In a multidisciplinary… read more here.
Keywords: gastrostomy; interposed digestive; digestive loop; stomach ... See more keywords
Retrograde esophageal endoscopic submucosal dissection through a gastrostomy
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DOI: 10.1055/a-2037-5075
Abstract: A 74-year-old man complained of trismus and was diagnosed with advanced pharyngeal cancer. A preoperative ultrathin endoscopy detected a superficial esophageal tumor, 30mm in diameter, at the upper thoracic esophagus. The patient followed a liquid… read more here.
Keywords: gastrostomy; endoscopic; endoscopic submucosal; submucosal dissection ... See more keywords
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy After Cardiothoracic Surgery in Children Less Than 2 Months Old: An Assessment of Long-Term Malnutrition Status and Gastrostomy Outcomes
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DOI: 10.1097/pcc.0000000000002129
Abstract: Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. Objectives: Infants with critical congenital heart disease undergoing cardiothoracic surgery commonly experience chronic malnutrition and growth failure. We sought to determine whether placement of a percutaneous endoscopic… read more here.
Keywords: gastrostomy; percutaneous endoscopic; cardiothoracic surgery; endoscopic gastrostomy ... See more keywords
Gastric Outlet Obstruction From a Button-Type Percutaneous Gastrostomy Tube.
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DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000001234
Abstract: RADIOLOGY FINDINGS Decubitus radiograph demonstrates a normal bowel gas pattern with a nonspecific air-fluid level in the region of the stomach (Fig. 1). A gastrostomy tube is seen overlying the left upper quadrant. Ultrasound (US)… read more here.
Keywords: gastrostomy; gastrostomy tube; outlet obstruction; gastric outlet ... See more keywords
Strangulated gastric prolapse through a gastrostomy site requiring emergent partial gastrectomy
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2017-220115
Abstract: Strangulated gastric prolapse through a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tract is a rare and potentially life-threatening complication that requires surgical intervention. We describe a case of a 74-year-old woman who was debilitated and ventilator-dependent and who… read more here.
Keywords: partial gastrectomy; gastrostomy; gastric prolapse; prolapse ... See more keywords
PTH-053 Venting percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (vPEG): six year experience from a tertiary referral centre
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DOI: 10.1136/gutjnl-2019-bsgabstracts.78
Abstract: Introduction Chronic nausea, vomiting and pain are all well recognised to negatively impact on health-related quality of life. In patients with gastrointestinal obstruction, gastric decompression via venting gastrostomy can offer symptomatic relief. However, the benefits… read more here.
Keywords: pth 053; gastrostomy; centre; obstruction ... See more keywords
Length of Stay and Hospital Cost Reductions After Implementing Bedside Percutaneous Ultrasound Gastrostomy (PUG) in a Critical Care Unit
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DOI: 10.1177/08850666221097018
Abstract: Background: Critical care patients receive 50% of gastrostomy tubes placed in the United States. Several gastrostomy placement methods exist, however care processes remain variable and often lack health system cost effectiveness. No data exists on… read more here.
Keywords: gastrostomy; care gastrostomy; pug; cost ... See more keywords