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ReviewSeminars in interventional radiology2025

Optimizing Care and Maintenance of Enteric Tubes: Insights into Percutaneous Radiologically Placed Gastrointestinal Luminal Tubes.

Mohammad Mahdi Khavandi, Nariman Nezami, Steven Y Huang, Alda L Tam, Bruno C Odisio, Armeen Mahvash, Mohamed E Abdelsalam, Joshua D Kuban, Rahul A Sheth, Peiman Habibollahi

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Review in Seminars in interventional radiology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

Mohammad Mahdi KhavandiDepartment of Interventional Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.
Nariman NezamiDivision of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia.
Steven Y HuangDepartment of Interventional Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.
Alda L TamDepartment of Interventional Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.
Bruno C OdisioDepartment of Interventional Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.
Armeen MahvashDepartment of Interventional Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.
Mohamed E AbdelsalamDepartment of Interventional Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.
Joshua D KubanDepartment of Interventional Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.
Rahul A ShethDepartment of Interventional Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.
Peiman HabibollahiDepartment of Interventional Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Percutaneous enteric tubes, including gastrostomy, gastrojejunostomy, and percutaneous transesophageal gastrostomy, are essential for patients who cannot maintain adequate oral nutrition or require gastric decompression due to conditions like malignant bowel obstruction. Proper care and maintenance are crucial to prevent complications and maintain function. Enteric tubes are inserted using various techniques at different locations based on patient needs and anatomical considerations. Enteric tubes play a vital role in patient care, and continued research and innovation are necessary to improve outcomes and reduce complications. Routine care involves regular flushing and site maintenance to prevent occlusion and infection. While complications are common, they can be effectively managed or avoided with proper care. This review outlines the care, maintenance protocols, and post-placement complication management for enteric tubes.

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gastrojejunostomygastrostomypercutaneous enteric tubesPTEG

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PMID40342385
PMCPMC12058283

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