Percutaneous Transesophageal Gastric Tubes: Indications, Technique, Safety, Efficacy, and Management

2018 ◽  
Vol 02 (01) ◽  
pp. 072-078 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin Burns ◽  
Steven Huang

AbstractPercutaneous transesophageal gastric (PTEG) tube placement is an alternative method of gastric access for feeding or decompression in patients with contraindications to conventional gastrostomy tube placement such as peritoneal carcinomatosis, gastric wall tumors, ascites, or intervening organs. PTEG tube placement is safe with a high technical success rate and it can be placed with supplies available in most interventional radiology departments using ultrasound and fluoroscopic guidance. PTEG tubes are highly efficacious at reducing symptoms in patients with malignant bowel obstruction as an alternative to long-term nasogastric decompression.

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (03) ◽  
pp. 264-274 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter T. Hoang ◽  
Christine O. Menias ◽  
Matthew M. Niemeyer

AbstractPercutaneous radiologic gastrostomy is a commonly performed, minimally invasive procedure for long-term enteral access in patients with a variety of conditions. Compared with other methods, it is less invasive, less costly, and safe, with a high technical success rate. The risk of complications is low, and most require only conservative management. Early, accurate diagnosis of more severe complication is crucial, as these may require prompt intervention. Therefore, radiologists should understand the imaging features, clinical presentation, and management of gastrostomy-related complications. This article will review the indications for long-term enteral access, discuss the available methods, summarize the percutaneous radiologic technique, and highlight the associated complications from gastrostomy placement.


Author(s):  
Reda Tabashy ◽  
Amira Darwish ◽  
Ashraf Ibrahim ◽  
Mohamed Gad El-Mola

Abstract Background The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of a modified percutaneous radiologic gastrostomy (MPRG) technique under ultrasound and fluoroscopic guidance without endoscopic or nasogastric access. Results The study included 24 patients: 10 males and 14 females whose ages ranged from 44 to 80 years old. Ten patients had esophageal cancer and 14 patients had neck cancer. Technical success was achieved in 23 out of the 25 procedures (92%). Two procedures failed (8%) and were converted to the conventional technique by using the nasogastric tube. No major complications were reported. Minor complications were observed in 5 patients (20%): intraperitoneal air and contrast leakage in 4 patients and focal mucosal dissection by the contrast in 1 patient. Conclusion The MPRG has high technical success rate, is safe with no major complications, and is most feasible when endoscopic or nasogastric access cannot be performed.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Akihiko Kida ◽  
Yukihiro Shirota ◽  
Taro Kawane ◽  
Hitoshi Omura ◽  
Tatsuo Kumai ◽  
...  

AbstractThere is limited evidence supporting the usefulness of endoscopic retrograde pancreatic drainage (ERPD) for symptomatic pancreaticojejunal anastomotic stenosis (sPJS). We examined the usefulness of ERPD for sPJS. We conducted a retrospective analysis of 10 benign sPJS patients. A forward-viewing endoscope was used in all sessions. Following items were evaluated: technical success, adverse events, and clinical outcome of ERPD. The technical success rate was 100% (10/10) in initial ERPD; 9 patients had a pancreatic stent (no-internal-flap: n = 4, internal-flap: n = 5). The median follow-up was 920 days. Four patients developed recurrence. Among them, 3 had a stent with no-internal-flap in initial ERPD, the stent migrated in 3 at recurrence, and a stent was not placed in 1 patient in initial ERPD. Four follow-up interventions were performed. No recurrence was observed in 6 patients. None of the stents migrated (no-internal-flap: n = 1, internal-flap: n = 5) and no stents were replaced due to stent failure. Stenting with no-internal-flap was associated with recurrence (p = 0.042). Mild adverse events developed in 14.3% (2/14). In conclusions, ERPD was performed safely with high technical success. Recurrence was common after stenting with no-internal-flap. Long-term stenting did not result in stent failure.Clinical trial register and their clinical registration number: Nos. 58-115 and R2-9.


2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 326
Author(s):  
Grégory Secco ◽  
Olivier Chevallier ◽  
Nicolas Falvo ◽  
Kévin Guillen ◽  
Pierre-Olivier Comby ◽  
...  

The endovascular treatment of renal artery aneurysms (RAAs) has lower morbidity and shorter stay lengths compared to surgical repair. Here, we describe coil packing with or without remodeling and assess outcomes and complications. We retrospectively identified the 19 consecutive preventive endovascular RAA coil embolizations done in 18 patients at our center in 2010–2020. Patient and aneurysm characteristics, technical success rate, complications, and recurrences were recorded. Mean patient age was 63 ± 13 years. The RAA was >1.5 cm in 11 cases, and in four cases, the aneurysm-to-parent artery size ratio was >2. Simple coiling was performed for 11 (57.9%) aneurysms, stent-assisted coiling for seven (36.8%) aneurysms, and balloon-assisted coiling for one (5.3%) aneurysm. Technical success rate was 100%. Complete definitive RAA exclusion was achieved with a single procedure for 17 (89.5%) aneurysms, whereas two (10.5%) aneurysms required a repeat procedure. Four minor complications occurred but resolved with no long-term consequences. No major complications occurred during the mean follow-up of 41.1 ± 29.7 months. Coil embolization by sac packing or remodeling proved very safe and effective. Together with the known lower morbidity and shorter stay length compared to open surgery, these data indicate that this endovascular procedure should become the preventive treatment of choice for RAAs.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akihiko Kida ◽  
Taro Kawane ◽  
Hitoshi Omura ◽  
Tatsuo Kumai ◽  
Masaaki Yano ◽  
...  

Abstract 【Background】 There is limited evidence demonstrating the usefulness of endoscopic retrograde pancreatic drainage (ERPD) for symptomatic pancreaticojejunal anastomotic stenosis (sPJS). We examined the usefulness of ERPD for sPJS. 【Methods】 We conducted a retrospective analysis of 10 benign sPJS patients. Following items were evaluated: technical success, adverse events and clinical outcome of ERPD. 【Results】 Technical success rate was 100% (10/10); 9 patients had a pancreatic stent (no-internal-flap: n=4, internal-flap: n=5). Median follow-up was 920 days. Four patients developed recurrence. Among them, 3 patients had a stent with no-internal-flap in initial ERPD and the stent migrated in 3 patients at recurrence, and a stent was not placed in 1 patient in initial ERPD. Four follow-up ERPD were performed. No recurrence was observed in 6 patients. Among them, none of the stents migrated (no-internal-flap: n=1, internal-flap: n=5), and none were replaced stents due to stent failure. A stent placement with no-internal-flap was associated with recurrence (p=0.042). Mild adverse events developed in 14.3% (2/14). 【Conclusions】 ERPD was performed safely with high technical success. Recurrence was common in a stent placement with no-internal-flap, which was associated with stent migration. Long-term stent placement didn’t result in stent failure.


2017 ◽  
Vol 225 (4) ◽  
pp. S77-S78
Author(s):  
Marguerite Changala ◽  
Elizabeth J. Lilley ◽  
Angela M. Bader ◽  
Richard D. Urman ◽  
Nicholas Sadovnikoff ◽  
...  

2015 ◽  
Vol 93 (3) ◽  
pp. E308-E309
Author(s):  
K.M. Christopherson ◽  
R.J. Amdur ◽  
J.W. Werning ◽  
P.T. Dziegielewski ◽  
W.M. Mendenhall

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. e12292 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jong-Min Kim ◽  
Jun-Seop Shin ◽  
Byoung-Hoon Min ◽  
Jung-Sik Kim ◽  
Il-Hee Yoon ◽  
...  

2014 ◽  
Vol 121 (5) ◽  
pp. 1093-1101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher R. Durst ◽  
Robert M. Starke ◽  
John R. Gaughen ◽  
Scott Geraghty ◽  
K. Derek Kreitel ◽  
...  

Object The endovascular treatment of wide-necked aneurysms can be technically challenging due to distal coil migration or impingement of the parent vessel. In this paper, the authors illustrate an alternative method for the treatment of wide-necked intracranial aneurysms using a dual microcatheter technique. Methods The authors' first 100 consecutive patients who underwent coil embolization of a wide-necked aneurysm using a dual microcatheter technique are reported. With this technique, 2 microcatheters are used to introduce coils into the aneurysm. The coils are deployed either sequentially or concurrently to form a stable construct and prevent coil herniation or migration. Angiographic and clinical outcomes are reported. Results The technical success rate of the dual microcatheter technique is 91% with a morbidity and mortality of 1% and 2%, respectively. Clinical outcomes are excellent with 93% of patients demonstrating a modified Rankin Scale score of 0–2 at long-term follow-up regardless of their score at presentation. Retreatment rates are 18%. Conclusions The dual microcatheter technique may be a safe and efficacious first line of treatment for widenecked aneurysms.


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