Gastrostomy instead of gastric intubation for stomach decompression after large urologic operations
Van Adrichem, N.P.; van Leewaarden, B.; Vos, P.; Wagenaar, J.
Der Urologe. Ausg. a 32(6): 480-481
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0340-2592 PMID: 7506851 Document Number: 416482
In 31 patients who had undergone extensive intraabdominal urological surgery, a gastrostomy was performed for gastric decompression instead of introduction of a nasogastric tube. There were no complications during the procedure. All patients tolerated the gastrostomy well. Two were fed through the gastrotomy. We conclude, that gastrostomy is a safe method of gastric decompression.