A prospective study of the incidence of MRSA peristomal infections following gastrostomy insertion and whether infection can be prevented by prophylactic teicoplanin or inserting the tube radiologically.

INTERVENTION: Use of intravenous teicoplanin or inserting the gastrostomy tube radiologically rather than endoscopically. Added May 2008: Randomised: 1. RIG + cefotaxime 2. PEG + cefotaxime 3. PEG + teicoplanin CONDITION: Signs and Symptoms: MRSA peristomal infections ; Signs and Symptoms ; MRSA peristomal infections PRIMARY OUTCOME: Not provided at time of registration SECONDARY OUTCOME: Not provided at time of registration INCLUSION CRITERIA: Added May 2008: 1. Subjects over 16 years 2. Referred for PEG/RIG 3. Informed written consent