A novel cost effective technique of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy with Foley’s catheter: an initial report

Erbaz R. Momin; Manmohan M. Kamat; Sunil Kumar; Amarnath Upadhye

doi:10.18203/2349-2902.isj20162257

Authors

Erbaz R. Momin Department of Surgery, Dr RN Cooper Municipal General Hospital, Vile Parle, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Manmohan M. Kamat Department of Surgery, Dr RN Cooper Municipal General Hospital, Vile Parle, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Sunil Kumar Department of Surgery, Dr RN Cooper Municipal General Hospital, Vile Parle, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Amarnath Upadhye Department of Surgery, Dr RN Cooper Municipal General Hospital, Vile Parle, Mumbai, Maharashtra

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20162257

Keywords:

PEG, New technique, Cost effective, Novel

Abstract

Background: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy has become an excellent safe alternative for nasogastric and surgically placed feeding tubes. Presently in our country the cost of the tube is one of the factors preventing its wider acceptance.

Methods: We have indigenised the technique of PEG using a Foley’s catheter in order to make it more cost effective and acceptable.

Results: The mean procedure time was 29 minutes. No major complications or deaths were observed due to the procedure itself. Outcomes are similar to standard PEG placement where complications up to 7% and mortality up to 2% has been reported.

Conclusions: The initial results of this new technique are encouraging and it may be safely recommended.