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There are numerous techniques for placing gastrostomy tubes. Gastrostomy tube placement in the Radiology Department is performed with the guidance of ultrasound and x-ray fluoroscopy images. While surgical placement of a gastrostomy tube in the operating room is usually performed under general anesthesia, image-guided percutaneous gastrostomy performed in the Radiology Department can usually be performed without general anesthesia. This may be of benefit in patients with associated respiratory problems.
Interventional radiologists at Children's Hospital Boston are trained and experienced in the performance of invasive procedures on infants and children. Children's Hospital Boston is equipped with modern x-ray and ultrasound equipment and is staffed with anesthesiologists, radiologic technologists, and nurses who are familiar with the needs of patients undergoing these procedures.
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