The nursing care for patients receiving percutaneous fluoroscopy- guided gastrostomy for treatment of dysphagia caused by head and neck cancer / 介入放射学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To discuss the nursing management for patients receiving percutaneous fluoroscopy - guided gastrostomy (PFG) for the treatment of dysphagia caused by head and neck cancer. Methods A total of 15 patients with dysphagia caused by head and neck cancer received PFG. Before PFG sufficient preparation and psychological nursing care were carried out for all the 15 patients. After the operation the patients were kept under close observation for any changes in his or her clinical conditions. Proper prevention measures against complications were adopted. Results PFG procedure was successfully accomplished in all 15 patients. Postoperative complications included gastric bleeding (n = 1), stoma infection (n = 1) and proctoptosis (n = 2), and the disorders were recovered after clinical management. After PFG intravenous nutrition was no longer employed in all patients, and enteral nutrition was conducted. The quality of life was significantly improved in all patients. Conclusion PFG is technically - simple and minimally- invasive with fewer complications. This technique provides a new way to give enteral nutrition for patients with dysphagia caused by head and neck cancer. Excellent psychological nursing, sufficient preoperative preparation, comprehensive postoperative nursing care and medical advices at the time of discharge are the key points to ensure a successful PFG.