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Esophageal perforation secondary to gastrostomy tube replacement
Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|November 1, 1986
Insights
A rare esophageal perforation in an infant, caused by a misplaced gastrostomy tube, was successfully treated. The treatment involved chest tube drainage, antibiotics, and parenteral nutrition, offering a potential alternative approach for this complication.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Medical Complications
Background:
- Esophageal perforation is a rare but serious complication in infants.
- Misplacement of gastrostomy tubes, particularly Foley balloons, can lead to iatrogenic injury.
- Timely diagnosis and management are crucial for favorable outcomes.
Abstract:
A 6-week-old child with esophageal perforation secondary to a misplaced gastrostomy Foley balloon is described. She was treated successfully with chest tube drainage, antibiotics, and total parental nutrition. This may be an alternative method of treating this rare complication of gastrostomy.