Gastrostomy and Gastrojejunostomy

Percutaneous radiological gastrostomy is a minimally invasive means of accessing the stomach for the purposes of enteral feeding or decompression. In this chapter, we discuss the various methods of percutaneous access of the gastrointestinal tract, including gastrostomy, gastrojejunostomy (transgastric jejunostomy), and direct jejunostomy. The indications, contraindications, technical characteristics, patient preparation prior to the procedure, and possible adverse events associated with these procedures are discussed. The relevant background literature and the advantages of radiologic gastrostomy are also detailed in the chapter