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[Rupture of a gastrostomy button. Importance of choosing the adequate material]
A Pérez-Martínez1, J González-Piñera, A Marco-Macián
1Sección de Cirugía Pediátrica, Hospital General de Albacete.
Insights
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes are safe for pediatric enteral nutrition. Choosing the correct tube size can prevent rare gastrostomy button ruptures during replacement.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Medical Device Engineering
Background:
- Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a standard method for providing nutritional and pharmacological enteral support in children.
- Ensuring the safe and effective use of PEG devices is crucial for pediatric patient care.
Observation:
- Rupture of the gastrostomy button during replacement is an infrequent but potential complication.
- This complication can occur during the process of changing or removing the PEG tube.
Findings:
- The selection of an appropriately sized gastrostomy tube is identified as a key factor in preventing button rupture.
- Adequate tube selection mitigates the risk associated with device manipulation.
Implications:
- Implementing guidelines for appropriate PEG tube selection can enhance patient safety.
- Minimizing complications like button rupture improves the overall management of children requiring enteral support.
Abstract:
PEG is a safe, effective and widely used modality for nutritional andpharmacological enteral support in children. Rupture of the gastrostomy button during replacement is a very infrequent complication that may be avoided by choosing the adequate tube.