Digestif / Gastro-intestinal

Radiological gastrostomy (GPR)

Fluoroscopy-guided percutaneous feeding tube placement directly into the stomach.

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The information below is provided for general educational purposes only. It describes the procedure in general terms and may not apply to your specific situation. Only your interventional radiologist can provide you with personalized information adapted to your case.

What does this intervention involve?

Background

Patients unable to eat orally (swallowing disorders, head/neck cancer, neurological disease) requiring prolonged enteral nutrition.

Procedure

Under local anesthesia/sedation, stomach inflated with air. Under fluoroscopy, stomach fixated to abdominal wall (gastropexy) then tube inserted. Duration: 30-45 minutes.

Risks

Site infection, tube displacement, peritoneal leak, pneumoperitoneum.

Recovery

Feeding starts at 24h. Daily site care. Tube change every 3-6 months.

Practical information

Local anesthesia. Outpatient procedure (return home the same day).

This information does not replace a medical consultation. Each procedure is adapted to the patient's individual situation. Your doctor will explain the specific details, expected benefits and potential risks during your consultation.