Ultrasound for Evaluation of Percutaneous G-tube Position

This clinical trial will address the validity of using ultrasound to evaluate the position of the gastrostomy tube (GT) retention balloon against the clinical gold standard of fluoroscopic tube injection to assess for potential larger studies and the implementation in clinical practice. This study will address the ability to visualize the retention balloon within the gastric lumen, the ability to assess for leakage from the GT within the abdomen, and the relative length of each study to perform.

Inclusion criteria

An individual who presents with a dislodged GT and meets one of the following minor criteria:

• Surgical GT placement less than 90 days from presentation
• Traumatic GT dislodgement/removal
• Recent stoma dilation
• Clinician uncertainty about position of GT placement

Exclusion criteria

• An individual >18 years of age
• Acutely ill patients defined as hemodynamically unstable defined as any child who has abnormal vital signs or disruption of vital functions (i.e. airway, breathing, circulation, mental function). Vital signs are based on patient age. Initial assessment of clinical patient stability will be provided by the ordering/referring provider.