A Critical Analysis of the Sacks-Vine Gastrostomy Tube: A Review of 120 Consecutive Procedures |
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| Authors: | P. G. Foutch D.O. F.A.C.G. C. A. Woods M.D. G. A. Talbert R.N. R. A. Sanowski M.D. F.A.C.G. |
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| Affiliation: | Gastroenterology Division, Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona. |
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Results from 120 patients managed with a Sacks-Vine gastrostomy tube were analyzed. In our experience, this device can be successfully placed in almost all cases (96%), and has a low rate for procedure-related mortality (0.8%) and major (4.4%) and minor (12.4%) complications. Advantages and problems associated with this feeding catheter are discussed. The Sacks-Vine gastrostomy tube is a reasonable alternative to other catheters placed by different methods. |
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