Skin-Level Gastrostomy Devices

Thomas M. Vesely; David M. Hovsepian

doi:10.1055/s-2008-1057919

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Semin intervent Radiol 1996; 13(4): 329-337
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1057919

Skin-Level Gastrostomy Devices

Thomas M. Vesely, David M. Hovsepian

Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri

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21 May 2008 (online)

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Abstract

This article will describe the numerous different skin-level gastrostomy devices that are now available for patients who have chronic gastrostomy catheters. An in-depth analysis of the indications, contraindications, and the various types of devices will be given. Specifically, the Bard Button^™, the MIC-Key^™, the Sandoz Gastroport^™, and the Wizard^™ devices will all be described in detail. The various advantages and disadvantages of each device are given.