What is RIG-Radiologically Inserted Gastrostomy?
Category: Procedures
Generic name: 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.
| 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 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 4 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with RIG-Radiologically Inserted Gastrostomy
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 1 | |
| Pain | 1 | |
| Stinging pain | 1 |
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