Gastrostomy tube (GT) or gastrojejunostomy tube (GJT) checks are a frequently ordered radiographic procedure to confirm placement. The goal of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of after-hours examinations for GJ or GJT placement using abdominal radiographs after injection of contrast, as compared to traditional fluoroscopy exams, which utilize a radiologist to perform the procedure. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2020 Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course , 2020

Authors: Lee Gregory, Noel-macdonnell Janelle, Robinson Amie, Crockett Jay, Chan Sherwin

Keywords: G Tube, Fluoroscopy

Gastro-Jejunostomy (GJ) tubes are commonly placed and exchanged by interventional radiologists (IR) in pediatric patients requiring transpyloric feeds. GJ tubes with slight variations are available from different manufacturers, most frequently used are Avanos Medical, Inc. (previously Halyard Medical Devices) and Applied Medical Technology (AMT). There is currently no published data available comparing complication rates between the different GJ tubes. The goal of this study is to compare complication rates at two different pediatric institutions and reasons for non-elective required exchange/replacement of GJ tubes manufactured by Avanos and AMT in pediatric patients. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2020 Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course , 2020

Authors: Murari Karthi, Reading Brenton, Hayatghaibi Shireen, Ashton Daniel, Buckley Jennifer, Robinson Amie, Noel-macdonnell Janelle, Rivard Douglas, Theut Stephanie, Cully Brent

Keywords: Gastrojejunostomy, G-tube, Complications