A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE SACKS-VINE GASTROSTOMY TUBE - A REVIEW OF 120 CONSECUTIVE PROCEDURES

  • 1 August 1988
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 83  (8) , 812-815
Abstract
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.