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Gastrostomy tube pancreatitis
D M Panicek1, D K Ewing, R H Gottlieb
1Department of Radiology, SUNY Health Science Center.
Pediatric Radiology
|January 1, 1988
Insights
A child developed acute pancreatitis due to incorrect gastrostomy tube placement in the duodenum. Radiologic confirmation after insertion is crucial to prevent this rare complication.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Gastrostomy tubes are common medical devices for enteral feeding.
- Incorrect placement can lead to serious complications.
- Iatrogenic injuries are a concern in medical procedures.
Abstract:
Acute pancreatitis developed in a child following inadvertent placement of a gastrostomy tube balloon in the descending duodenum. After a gastrostomy tube is inserted, radiologic confirmation of correct tube position is recommended to help avoid this rare iatrogenic complication.