Fluoroscopy-guided jejunal extension tube placement through existing gastrostomy tubes: analysis of 391 procedures

PURPOSEWe aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of fluoroscopically placed jejunal extension tubes (J-arm) in patients with existing gastrostomy tubes.METHODSWe conducted a retrospective review of 391 J-arm placements performed in 174 patients. Indications for jejunal nutrition were aspiration r...

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Main Authors: Andre Uflacker, Yujie Qiao, Genevieve Easley, James Patrie, Drew Lambert, Eduard E. de Lange
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Publishing House 2015-11-01
Series:Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology
Online Access: http://www.dirjournal.org/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/fluoroscopy-guided-jejunal-extension-tube-placemen/55634