A critical analysis of the Sacks-Vine gastrostomy tube: a review of 120 consecutive procedures
Foutch, P.G.; Woods, C.A.; Talbert, G.A.; Sanowski, R.A.
American Journal of Gastroenterology 83(8): 812-815
1988
ISSN/ISBN: 0002-9270 PMID: 3293431 Document Number: 319519
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.