Imaging of pediatric gastrostomy tube malposition: Pearls and pitfalls

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World Journal of Radiology

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World J Radiol. Jun 28, 2025; 17(6): 107522
Published online Jun 28, 2025. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v17.i6.107522

Table 1 Imaging marker checklist for gastrostomy tube contrast radiography

Checklist for gastrostomy tube contrast radiography
Look for	Reason
Intraluminal contrast	Confirms proper flow and position
Contrast flows to dependent stomach and outlines rugal folds	Ensures tube position into the stomach
Contrast transits into duodenum	Rules out obstruction
Spherical shape of the catheter balloon	Confirm inflation
Intraperitoneal leak	Confirms perforation
Abdominal wall leak	Tube malposition
Tube wall continuity	Integrity/Breaks

Citation: Patel DD, Schenker KE, Averill LW, May LA. Imaging of pediatric gastrostomy tube malposition: Pearls and pitfalls. World J Radiol 2025; 17(6): 107522
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8470/full/v17/i6/107522.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4329/wjr.v17.i6.107522