A simple technique for correction of severe gastrostomy leakage

A simple method for the correction of severely leaking or prolapsing gastrostomies, or both, is presented. The stoma is relocated using a new catheter in a manner similar to our previously described percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy. The old stoma is closed extraperitoneally. The procedure is simple, fast and safe and has proved to be effective in seven high risk patients.