G-tube contrast check: Transition from fluoroscopy to abdominal radiographs.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Reports of radiographic exam evaluation for G-tube malposition in children are limited.

Objective

Evaluate effectiveness of a new 2-view abdominal radiograph exam protocol instituted to provide 24/7 coverage at 2 affiliated hospitals and replace the prior fluoroscopic G-tube contrast check exam.

Materials and methods

G-tube radiographic exams performed between December 2019 and May 2022 at 2 affiliated hospitals were identified and retrospective chart review was performed to delineate exam test yield, accuracy, sensitivity, specificity. Additional data collected included exam adherence to protocol, years of experience of the reporting pediatric radiologist, reporting time, and 30-day adverse events.

Results

227 exams were performed in 186 patients. 2

SUBMITTER: Hameed M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11703343 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature