Fig. 1.From: Modified percutaneous radiologic gastrostomy technique without endoscopic or nasogastric accessA 53-year-old female patient with post-cricoid carcinoma. a Ultrasound-guided gastric access by 18-G needle (arrows). b Distension of the stomach by diluted non-ionic contrast medium. c Fluoroscopic confirmation of the intra-gastric position of the needle. d Gastric air insufflation through the needle. e Introduction of the peel-way sheath. f Lateral fluoroscopic view showing the gastrostomy tube in the final positionBack to article page