Percutaneous Gastrostomy and Gastrojejunostomy with Gastropexy: Experience in 701 Procedures

Abstract

Fluoroscopically directed percutaneous placement of gastrostomy and gastrojejunostomy catheters with routine gastropexy is a safe procedure. Catheter revision was necessary in 13% of patients and was usually secondary to tube dislodgment, with tract disruption an unusual complication.