Electromagnetic guided postpyloric tube placement in children: A feasible and promising technique

Bart G.P. Koot, Arnoldus N.J.M. Limpens, Renée Westerhout, Marc A. Benninga, Anne C.E.M. Duflou, Lydia C.M. Singels, Rick R. Van Rijn, Elisabeth M.H. Mathus-Vliegen

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Abstract

Objectives: Postpyloric feeding tube (PPFT) placement can be cumbersome. Fluoroscopic and endoscopic placements are required when unguided placement fails. We aimed to evaluate the feasibility and safety of PPFT placement in children, using an electromagnetic (EM) guided system as a rescue strategy in case unguided tube insertion fails. Methods: In a single-center prospective study, we included all the children (weight >2.5 kg) in whom unguided PPFT placement failed between 2009 and 2012. EM guided PPFT placement was attempted before regular fluoroscopic and endoscopic placement was attempted, respectively. Results: Forty-nine children were included (mean age 3.5 years).EMguided PPFT placement was successful in 82% of the children. No adverse events occurred. Age or indication for the PPFT did not influence the success rate of the procedure. A trend of a learning curve of 25 patients was noticed. Costs of EM placement were slightly higher than those of fluoroscopic placement in our hospital setting. Conclusion: With enough expertise,EMguided PPFT placement seems safe and can prevent fluoroscopic or endoscopic tube placement in 82% of children.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)353-356
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
Volume62
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Feb 2016
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Children
  • costs
  • efficacy
  • electromagnetic guided
  • postpyloric feeding tube placement
  • safety

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