'Cut and push' as an alternative to endoscopic retrieval of PEG type gastrostomy tubes.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Percutaneous Endoscopically placed Gastrostomy (PEG) tubes are frequently used in children. The traditional endoscopic method to remove/change the PEG device requires general anaesthesia in children. A minimally invasive alternative is the 'Cut and Push' method (C&P): avoiding the risks/wait times of general anaesthesia and reducing resource burden. Data regarding the safety/effectiveness of C&P in children are lacking with concerns raised about the possibility of gastrointestinal obstruction.

Methods

We retrospectively reviewed all cases of PEG removal / change to button in children (< 18 years) between December 2020 and January 2022. Cases were identified from a prospectively maintained database and all cases of C&P included. Parents/carers were asked if the child

SUBMITTER: Claxton H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9885393 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature