The Fundamentals: Image-Guided Interventions: Enteric Access Tools/Techniques

Image-Guided - Enteric Access Tools/Techniques

The goal of this module is to introduce and describe the techniques and tools for different types of enteric access, along with indications and contraindications.  Maintenance and troubleshooting of enteric access are also discussed.

Module Components

Presentations:

  • Enteral Access: Push/Pull Feed/Vent G/J - S. William Stavropoulos, MD, FSIR
  • Enteral Nutrition: Percutaneous Approaches - Suvranu Ganguli, MD, Richard I. Chen, DO, Jeffrey I. Mondschein, MD, FSIR, Charles Y. Kim, MD

Articles:

  • Zoe A. Miller, Prasoon Mohan, Robert Tartaglione, Govindarajan Narayanan. Bowel Obstruction: Decompressive Gastrostomies and Cecostomies Semin intervent Radiol 2017; 34(04): 349-360 DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1608706
  • Peter Bream Jr, MD, Steven J. Krohmer, MD, Anil K. Pillai, MD, Brian Lee Bones, MD, and Kevin W. Dickey, MD. Percutaneous Gastrostomy: How to Recognize, Avoid, or Get Out of Trouble. Tech Vasc Interventional Rad 2018 21:255-260 https://doi.org/10.1053/j.tvir.2018.07.007
  • Bairbre L Connolly. Gastrointestinal interventions—emphasis on children. Tech Vasc Interventional Rad 2003 6:182-191 https://doi.org/10.1053/j.tvir.2003.10.001

Expected completion time: 2 hours

Learning Objectives

  • Describe different types of enteric access and indications and contraindications
  • Describe enteric access devices
  • Explain techniques for placement of push vs. pull G-tube enteric access devices
  • Explain enteric access maintenance and troubleshooting
Course summary
Course opens: 
07/01/2025
Course expires: 
12/31/2030
Cost:
$0.00

Module developers:

  • Christine Boone, MD, PhD - UC San Diego Health

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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