Duodenal Perforation: Unusual Complication of Gastrostomy Tube Replacement.
10.5223/pghn.2014.17.2.112
- Author:
Soo Hong KIM
1
;
Sa Hong MIN
;
Hyun Young KIM
;
Sung Eun JUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatric Surgery, Pusan National University Children's Hospital, Yangsan, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Gastrostomy;
Replacement;
Duodenal perforation;
Child
- MeSH:
Child;
Child, Preschool;
Female;
Fistula;
Gastrostomy*;
Humans;
Stomach
- From:Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
2014;17(2):112-115
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Feeding gastrostomy is widely used for children with feeding impairment. The replacement of gastrostomy tube is known as an easy and safe procedure. However, various complications associated with replacement of gastrostomy tube were reported, including fistula disruption and colo-cutaneous fistula. For replacement of gastrostomy tube in small children with small stomach, special cautions are needed. Here, we report a rare case of duodenal perforation as an acute complication after the replacement of gastrostomy tube for a 33-month-old girl.
