Percutaneous fluoroscopic gastrostomy. A safe option?
retrospective_cohort · Level III
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To assess the safety of percutaneous fluoroscopic gastrostomy (PFG) tube insertion for enteral nutrition. DESIGN AND SETTING: The records of 70 consecutive patients who had a PFG procedure at a tertiary referral hospital (Princess Alexandra Hospital) were analysed retrospectively. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: Incidence of morbidity and mortality from PFG. RESULTS: Sixty-nine of 70 procedures were successfully performed. There were two deaths secondary to aspiration pneumonia and a morbidity rate of 13%. These figures are comparable with results from other series. CONCLUSION: PFG is a safe, effective procedure for enteral nutrition.
Medical subject headings
- Fluoroscopy
- Gastrostomy