Percutaneous gastrostomy performed with magnetic tipped nasogastric tube : a new method
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Tarih
2014
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Carbone Editore
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info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
Özet
Objectives: Gastrostomy is an external route for long-term nutritional support, and there are complications related to gastrostomy, including peritonitis, organ injury, and bleeding. Endoscopic procedures require expensive equipment and a well-trained team. We designed an experimental study to evaluate the applicability of gastrostomy performed using a magnetic-tipped tube and an externally applied magnetic field in rats without need for endoscopic devices. Methodology: Seven Wistar albino rats were used. A 6F feeding tube was reconfigured with a neodymium magnet(2x5 mm), and its proximal end was inserted into the stomach via an orogastric route. The prominence of the magnetic tip of the feeding tube was localized in the abdominal region of the rat using a strong, externally applied bigger magnet (2x5 cm). An incision was made at the point of prominence of the inner magnet, and the gastrostomy tube was placed. After the rats had been fed via gastrostomy for two days, they were examined using laparotonzy. Results: The gastrostomy accomplished with a magnetic-tipped tube and an externally applied magnetic field through the abdominal wall of rats with minimal incisions without any complications. Conclusion: We recommend that this technique be developed in phylogenetically higher mammals than rats and eventually progress all the way up to human beings.
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Anahtar Kelimeler
Gastrostomy, Magnetics, Enteral Nutrition, Rats, Endoscopy
Kaynak
Acta Medica Mediterranea
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Q4
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N/A
Cilt
30
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2
