Reinsertion of a Gastrostomy Tube Using the Seldinger Technique

By using the Seldinger technique to recannulate a contracted fistula tract with a small catheter, a stenosed fistula tract can be progressively dilated. A new gastrostomy tube can then be inserted, thus avoiding a reoperation.

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Veröffentlicht in:	JPEN. Journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition 1989-07, Vol.13 (4), p.436-437
1. Verfasser:	Au, Francis C.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Anesthesia. Intensive care medicine. Transfusions. Cell therapy and gene therapy Biological and medical sciences Emergency and intensive care: metabolism and nutrition disorders. Enteral and parenteral nutrition Gastrostomy - methods Humans Intensive care medicine Intubation, Gastrointestinal Medical sciences
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Zusammenfassung:	By using the Seldinger technique to recannulate a contracted fistula tract with a small catheter, a stenosed fistula tract can be progressively dilated. A new gastrostomy tube can then be inserted, thus avoiding a reoperation.
ISSN:	0148-6071 1941-2444
DOI:	10.1177/0148607189013004436