Transcolonic misplacement as a rare complication associated with PEG tube

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Marko Kozyk1, Kateryna Strubchevska1, Mihaela Batke1

  • 1Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak Royal Oak Michigan USA.

Clinical Case Reports
|November 30, 2022
PubMed

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Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement is usually safe. This article visualizes a rare complication: transcolonic PEG tube misplacement.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Endoscopic Procedures
  • Surgical Complications

Background:

  • Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a common procedure for enteral nutrition.
  • While generally safe, potential complications can arise, necessitating awareness.

Observation:

  • This article focuses on a rare but significant complication of PEG tube placement.
  • The specific complication visualized is transcolonic misplacement of the PEG tube.

Findings:

  • Transcolonic misplacement represents an uncommon failure mode in PEG tube insertion.
  • Visualizing this complication aids in understanding its unique characteristics and diagnostic challenges.

Implications:

  • Recognizing transcolonic PEG misplacement is crucial for timely diagnosis and management.
  • Understanding rare complications improves patient safety and procedural outcomes in gastroenterology.
Keywords:
gastrocolic fistulamalpositionpercutaneous gastrostomy tubetranscolonic misplacement

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