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Novel Use for Maloney Dilators in the Management of Gastrostomy Stenosis
Joseph J Jennings1,2, Roseangela Batisda-Coelho2, Timothy O Lipman2
1Gastroenterology and Hepatology, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC.
Abstract:
Gastrostomy tube dislodgement is a common complication after gastrostomy tube placement. If the tube is not immediately replaced, the gastrostomy stomal tract may close in as little as 8 hours. Small case series have reported the salvage of partially closed or stenosed gastrostomy stomal tracts using different types of dilators, but the use of Maloney dilators for this indication has not been reported. Dilation of a stenosed tract can allow for immediate re-establishment of enteral access without the need for a repeat invasive procedure. We present 3 instances of gastrostomy stenosis successfully dilated with Maloney dilators using minimal topical anesthesia.
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