Cologastric fistula as a complication of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy

JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 1989 Sep-Oct;13(5):554-6. doi: 10.1177/0148607189013005554.

Abstract

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is frequently used for long-term enteral nutrition or gastrointestinal decompression in both adults and children. The rare complication of a cologastric fistula following PEG has been seen recently in two pediatric patients. One fistula did not close after removal of the gastrostomy tube. A mechanism for the occurrence of this complication in these two children is proposed and technical points are emphasized to prevent this complication.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Colonic Diseases / etiology*
  • Endoscopy / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Gastric Fistula / etiology*
  • Gastrostomy / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Intestinal Fistula / etiology*