SIMPLIFIED PERCUTANEOUS GASTROSTOMY

Purpose: The aim of this study was to develop a simple radiological me thod for the creation of percutaneous gastrostomy. Material and Method s: Percutaneous gastrostomy was created in 15 patients. After a blunt dissection of the abdominal wall under local anesthesia, puncture of t he stomach was performed. A 6-mm peel-off introducer sheath was used t o place the permanent catheter. Immediate use of the catheter was allo wed. Results: The procedure was successful in all cases and no procedu ral complications were seen. Conclusion: The method is simple, cost-sa ving, and may be recommended as an alternative to other methods.