What is RIG-Radiologically Inserted Gastrostomy?
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TYPES:Generic: Gastric feeding tube (G-tube)
A RIG is a Radiologically Inserted Gastrostomy. It is an alternative to a PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy) that can be performed under local anaesthetic. Rather than putting a tube down the throat as in a PEG, the stomach is inflated with air and the feeding tube guided by video x-ray.
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How do members experience RIG-Radiologically Inserted Gastrostomy?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Support weight gain | 7 | 1 | |
| General health | 4 | 1 | |
| Support weight loss | 3 | 3 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 1 | 0 | |
| Generalized weakness (asthenia) | 1 | 3 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 1 | |
| Pain | 1 | |
| Stinging pain | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 4 |
Member evaluations
Porky
evaluated on Feb 18, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for Support weight gain: Major
- Side effects: None
Porky
evaluated on Jan 10, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Slight
- Side effects: None
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