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Early Buried Bumper Syndrome Treated by Bedside Replacement
Anas Kadah1, Tawfik Khoury1, Wisam Sbeit1
1Department of Gastroenterology, Galilee Medical Center, Nahariya, affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine in the Galilee, Bar-Ilan University, Safed, Israel.
The Israel Medical Association Journal : IMAJ
|May 8, 2020
Summary
Early buried bumper syndrome (BBS) after percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is rare. The Seldinger technique offers a successful treatment option for early BBS, enabling tube replacement over a guidewire.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Endoscopic Procedures
- Surgical Complications
Background:
- Buried bumper syndrome (BBS) is a rare complication following percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement.
- Early-onset BBS, occurring shortly after PEG insertion, presents unique management challenges.
- Current treatment strategies for early BBS remain unclear.
