Abstract
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is used in children for enteral feeding. Complications after removing the PEG tube without an endoscopic procedure are rarely described. We report on a male patient who developed bowel obstruction with perforation and severe peritonitis after removal of the PEG tube without endoscopic assistance; the "bumper" obstructed the ileocecal valve. Endoscopic removal of PEG tubes may avoid similar life-threatening complications.
Translated title of the contribution | Bowel obstruction after skin-level division of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy |
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Original language | German |
Journal | Monatsschrift fur Kinderheilkunde |
Volume | 155 |
Issue number | SUPPL. 1 |
ISSN | 0026-9298 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 01.03.2007 |
Research Areas and Centers
- Academic Focus: Center for Brain, Behavior and Metabolism (CBBM)