Safety and Efficacy of Endoscopic Assisted Push Gastrostomy Using Gastropexy Technique

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Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY

Most pediatric gastroenterologists use an endoscopic pull technique to place gastrostomy tubes. We assessed an endoscopic gastropexy technique for gastrostomy tube placement that allows immediate placement of a low profile gastrostomy tube or gastro-jejunostomy tube. The procedure involves endoscopy with the placement of three T-fasteners that are placed through the skin into the stomach, placating and securing the stomach to the abdominal wall. This attachment process promotes formation of a stable gastrostomy tract, facilitating an immediate placement of a low profile gastrostomy button or gastro-jejunostomy tube. Serial dilators are then used to obtain the desired diameter of the ostomy for the tube placement. The gastropexy technique is most often associated with laparoscopic procedures involving gastric volvulus or complicated GERD, but little has been published investigating the outcomes of pediatric gastrostomy tube placement with the use of the gastropexy technique.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Maximum Age: 17
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Inclusion criteria is pediatric patients requiring an alternate means of nutrition with gastrostomy placement. Subjects ages 0-17 years of age. Data created starting 01/01/2005 to 07/31/2015.

Locations
United States
Texas
The Children's Hospital of San Antonio
RECRUITING
San Antonio
Contact Information
Primary
Javier Monagas, MD
monagas@bcm.tmc.edu
210-704-4849
Backup
James Noel, MD
jmnoel@bcm.tmc.edu
210-704-4849
Time Frame
Start Date: 2015-08-20
Completion Date: 2025-10-01
Participants
Target number of participants: 100
Sponsors
Leads: CHRISTUS Health
Collaborators: Baylor College of Medicine

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