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Blashinsky ZA, Calafell JA. Malposition of Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Tube Through the Transverse Colon: A Novel Approach to Conservative Management. Cureus 2024; 16:e63908. [PMID: 39105023 PMCID: PMC11298332 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.63908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2024] [Accepted: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 08/07/2024] Open
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Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a common technique for enteral nutrition support. Complications range from skin injuries and leakage to more severe intraabdominal pathologies. This case report describes a patient with invasive right lateral pharyngeal wall squamous cell carcinoma who developed a gastrocolocutaneous fistula following PEG tube malpositioning in the transverse colon performed at an outside institution. Based on the patient's comorbidities and the associated high-risk nature of the surgery, a transverse colectomy and partial gastrectomy to resect the malpositioned tube followed by a new PEG tube was deemed invasive and would likely have a poor clinical outcome. Instead, the surgeon performed a laparoscopic-assisted PEG tube insertion in another portion of the stomach. The fistulous tract of the original PEG tube was completely sealed and fell out one week following surgery. The patient tolerated feeds through the new PEG tube site. Gastrocolocutaneous fistulas are rare complications of PEG tube insertion with a poorly understood pathophysiology. Here, we analyze the root cause of this condition, steps to mitigate it, and a proposed novel surgical approach for its conservative management.
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- Zachary A Blashinsky
- Surgery, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Florida International University, Miami, USA
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Stavrou G, Gionga P, Chatziantoniou G, Tzikos G, Menni A, Panidis S, Shrewsbury A, Kotzampassi K. How far is the endoscopist to blame for a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy complication? World J Gastrointest Surg 2023; 15:940-952. [PMID: 37342839 PMCID: PMC10277955 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v15.i5.940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2022] [Revised: 01/28/2023] [Accepted: 04/07/2023] [Indexed: 05/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a well-established, minimally invasive, and easy to perform procedure for nutrition delivery, applied to individuals unable to swallow for various reasons. PEG has a high technical success rate of insertion between 95% and 100% in experienced hands, but varying complication rates ranging from 0.4% to 22.5% of cases. AIM To discuss the existing evidence of major procedural complications in PEG, mainly focusing on those that could probably have been avoided, had the endoscopist been more experienced, or less self-confident in relation to the basic safety rules for PEG performance. METHODS After a thorough research of the international literature of a period of more than 30 years of published "case reports" concerning such complications, we critically analyzed only those complications which were considered - after assessment by two experts in PEG performance working separately - to be directly related to a form of malpractice by the endoscopist. RESULTS Malpractice by the endoscopist were considered cases of: Gastrostomy tubes passed through the colon or though the left lateral liver lobe, bleeding after puncture injury of large vessels of the stomach or the peritoneum, peritonitis after viscera damage, and injuries of the esophagus, spleen, and pancreas. CONCLUSION For a safe PEG insertion, the overfilling of the stomach and small bowel with air should be avoided, the clinician should check thoroughly for the proper trans-illumination of the light source of the endoscope through the abdominal wall and ensure endoscopically visible imprint of finger palpation on the skin at the center of the site of maximum illumination, and finally, the physician should be more alert with obese patients and those with previous abdominal surgery.
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- George Stavrou
- Department of Surgery, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 54636, Greece
- Department of Surgery, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge CB22QQ, United Kingdom
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- Department of Surgery, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 54636, Greece
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- Department of Surgery, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 54636, Greece
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- Department of Surgery, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 54636, Greece
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- Department of Surgery, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 54636, Greece
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- Department of Surgery, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 54636, Greece
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- Department of Surgery, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 54636, Greece
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- Department of Surgery, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 54636, Greece
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Pugliese ME, Battaglia R, Cerasa A, Lucca LF. A Rare Case of Severe Diarrhea: Gastrocolic Fistula Caused by Migration of Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Tube. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:healthcare11091263. [PMID: 37174805 PMCID: PMC10178304 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11091263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Revised: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Gastrocolic fistula is a rare complication of the percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) placement procedure. This complication occurs due to penetration of interposed colon when a PEG tube is placed into the stomach. It can go unrecognized, becoming evident only when a tube replacement is performed or tube migration occurs. We report a case of severe, intractable diarrhea occurring about one month after the PEG procedure in a patient with severe traumatic brain injury. We present our case and discuss its significance with the aim of raising clinicians' awareness of this rare condition.
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- Severe Acquired Brain Injury Unit, S'Anna Institute, 88900 Crotone, Italy
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- Severe Acquired Brain Injury Unit, S'Anna Institute, 88900 Crotone, Italy
- Institute for Biomedical Research and Innovation (IRIB), National Research Council of Italy (CNR), 98164 Messina, Italy
- Pharmacotechnology Documentation and Transfer Unit, Preclinical and Translational Pharmacology, Department of Pharmacy, Health and Nutritional Sciences, University of Calabria, 87036 Rende, Italy
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Costa D, Despott EJ, Lazaridis N, Woodward J, Kohout P, Rath T, Scovell L, Gee I, Hindryckx P, Forrest E, Hollywood C, Hearing S, Mohammed I, Coppo C, Koukias N, Cooney R, Sharma H, Zeino Z, Gooding I, Murino A. Multicenter cohort study of patients with buried bumper syndrome treated endoscopically with a novel, dedicated device. Gastrointest Endosc 2021; 93:1325-1332. [PMID: 33221321 DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2020.11.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2020] [Accepted: 11/09/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Buried bumper syndrome (BBS) is a rare adverse event of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) placement in which the internal bumper migrates through the stomal tract to become embedded within the gastric wall. Excessive tension between the internal and external bumpers, causing ischemic necrosis of the gastric wall, is believed to be the main etiologic factor. Several techniques for endoscopic management of BBS have been described using off-label devices. The Flamingo set is a novel, sphincterotome-like device specifically designed for BBS management. We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the Flamingo device in a large, homogeneous cohort of patients with BBS. METHODS A guidewire was inserted through the external access of the PEG tube into the gastric lumen. The Flamingo device was then introduced into the stomach over the guidewire. This dedicated tool can be flexed by 180 degrees, exposing a sphincterotome-like cutting wire, which is used to incise the overgrown tissue until the PEG bumper is exposed. A retrospective, international, multicenter cohort study was conducted on 54 patients between December 2016 and February 2019. RESULTS The buried bumper was successfully removed in 53 of 55 procedures (96.4%). The median time for the endoscopic removal of the buried bumper was 22 minutes (range, 5-60). Periprocedural endoscopic adverse events occurred in 7 procedures (12.7%) and were successfully managed endoscopically. A median follow-up of 150 days (range, 33-593) was performed in 29 patients (52.7%), during which no significant adverse events occurred. CONCLUSIONS Through our experience, we found this dedicated novel device to be safe, quick, and effective for minimally invasive, endoscopic management of BBS.
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- Deborah Costa
- Royal Free Unit for Endoscopy, The Royal Free Hospital and University College London Institute for Liver and Digestive Health, Hampstead, London, UK
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- Royal Free Unit for Endoscopy, The Royal Free Hospital and University College London Institute for Liver and Digestive Health, Hampstead, London, UK
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- Royal Free Unit for Endoscopy, The Royal Free Hospital and University College London Institute for Liver and Digestive Health, Hampstead, London, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Clinical Nutrition Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Internal Medicine Thomayer Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Erlangen University Hospital, Erlangen, Germany
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- Gastrointestinal and Liver services Ipswich Hospital, Ipswich, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Worcestershire Acute Hospital, Worcester, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospital of Ghent, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Gloucester, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton, Derby, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals, Lyndon, West Bromwich, West Midlands, UK
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- Royal Free Unit for Endoscopy, The Royal Free Hospital and University College London Institute for Liver and Digestive Health, Hampstead, London, UK
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- Royal Free Unit for Endoscopy, The Royal Free Hospital and University College London Institute for Liver and Digestive Health, Hampstead, London, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospitals Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Gastrointestinal and Liver Services, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospital, Maidstone and Pembury, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, North Bristol Trust, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Colchester General Hospital, Colchester, UK
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- Royal Free Unit for Endoscopy, The Royal Free Hospital and University College London Institute for Liver and Digestive Health, Hampstead, London, UK
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Nunes G, Paiva de Oliveira G, Cruz J, Santos CA, Fonseca J. Long-Term Gastrocolocutaneous Fistula after Endoscopic Gastrostomy: How Concerned Should We Be? GE-PORTUGUESE JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY 2019; 26:441-447. [PMID: 31832501 DOI: 10.1159/000497248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2018] [Accepted: 01/21/2019] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a safe technique for long-term enteral feeding. The most common PEG-associated adverse events are minor. Gastrocolocutaneous fistula (GCCF) results from misplacement of the PEG tube through the colon. The importance of this complication is not currently defined, and there is no clearly established therapeutic algorithm. The authors report a series of 3 cases of GCCF diagnosed and treated in a tertiary center. Case 1 An 88-year-old man underwent PEG due to head and neck cancer. The procedure was uneventful, and the patient remained asymptomatic. After the first PEG tube substitution performed at 6 months, stool drainage through the stoma was observed. Computed tomography (CT) showed a GCCF. After tube removal, the fistula spontaneously closed, and the patient remained under nasogastric feeding until death. Case 2 A 31-year-old man with hereditary spastic paraplegia was submitted to PEG without early complications. The patient remained asymptomatic, and 7 months later, replacement of the PEG tube was planned. Under endoscopic control, the primary tube was removed, but the balloon replacement tube, introduced through the skin, was not observed in the gastric lumen. CT displayed a GCCF that spontaneously closed after a few days. A combined laparoscopic and endoscopic approach was used to resect the fistula tracts and perform a new gastrostomy. Case 3 A 45-year-old man with cerebral palsy was referred to PEG. Skin transillumination was only observed transiently, and the abdominal puncture was performed obliquely. The patient remained asymptomatic until the 7th month, when the primary PEG tube replacement was performed. The percutaneously placed substitution tube did not reach the stomach. GCCF was evident on CT. The fistula spontaneously closed, and the patient was referred to elective surgery for laparoscopic gastrostomy. GCCF is an uncommon complication of PEG. Its clinical course seems to be benign with patients remaining asymptomatic under ambulatory enteral feeding for long periods until PEG tube replacement. Spontaneous fistula closure is the rule in this setting. Laparoscopic gastrostomy should be considered when a new PEG is advised and cannot be safely performed due to colon interposition.
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- Gonçalo Nunes
- Gastroenterology Department, Hospital Garcia de Orta, Almada, Portugal
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- Radiology Department, Hospital Garcia de Orta, Almada, Portugal
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- CiiEM - Centro de Investigação Interdisciplinar Egas Moniz, Monte da Caparica, Portugal
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Lee J, Kim J, Kim HI, Oh CR, Choi S, Noh S, Na HK, Jung HY. Gastrocolocutaneous Fistula: An Unusual Case of Gastrostomy Tube Malfunction with Diarrhea. Clin Endosc 2017; 51:196-200. [PMID: 28854775 PMCID: PMC5903073 DOI: 10.5946/ce.2017.062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2017] [Revised: 07/20/2017] [Accepted: 07/21/2017] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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A gastrocolocutaneous fistula is a rare complication of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG). We report a case of a gastrocolocutaneous fistula presenting with intractable diarrhea and gastrostomy tube malfunction. A 62-year-old woman with a history of multiple system atrophy was referred to us because of PEG tube malfunction. Twenty days prior to presentation, the patient started developing sudden diarrhea within minutes after starting PEG feeding. Fluoroscopy revealed that the balloon of the PEG tube was located in the lumen of the transverse colon with the contrast material filling the colon. Subsequently, the PEG tube was removed and the opening of the gastric site was endoscopically closed using hemoclips. Clinicians should be aware of gastrocolocutaneous fistula as one of the complications of PEG insertion. Sudden onset of diarrhea, immediately after PEG feedings, might suggest this complication, which can be effectively treated with endoscopic closure.
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- Junghwan Lee
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea
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Chuah YY, Lee YY, Tsai TJ. An unexpected cause of transient diarrhea. Postgrad Med 2017; 129:488-490. [PMID: 28335674 DOI: 10.1080/00325481.2017.1311198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Migration of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube to colon with gastro-colonic-cutaneous fistula formation is a rare complication of the procedure. Transient episodic diarrhea following each PEG tube feeding is typical of this complication. We present a 72-year-old man with cerebrovascular disease and scoliosis who encountered episodes of transient diarrhea after each PEG tube feeding. His diarrhea was refractory to medications. Colonoscopy demonstrated a mal-positioned PEG in the transverse colon. Computed tomogram (CT) of abdomen further confirmed the finding. After removal of the migrated PEG, his diarrhea had ceased completely. The gastro-colonic-cutaneous fistula was further managed with endoscopic clipping method with no complications encountered during follow up.
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- Yoen Young Chuah
- a Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine , Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital , Kaohsiung , Taiwan.,b Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine , Ping Tung Christian Hospital , Ping Tung , Taiwan
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- c Department of Medicine, School of Medical Sciences , Universiti Sains Malaysia , Kubang Kerian , Kelantan , Malaysia
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- a Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine , Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital , Kaohsiung , Taiwan
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Cyrany J, Rejchrt S, Kopacova M, Bures J. Buried bumper syndrome: A complication of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy. World J Gastroenterol 2016; 22:618-627. [PMID: 26811611 PMCID: PMC4716063 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i2.618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2015] [Revised: 06/25/2015] [Accepted: 10/26/2015] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a widely used method of nutrition delivery for patients with long-term insufficiency of oral intake. The PEG complication rate varies from 0.4% to 22.5% of cases, with minor complications being three times more frequent. Buried bumper syndrome (BBS) is a severe complication of this method, in which the internal fixation device migrates alongside the tract of the stoma outside the stomach. Excessive compression of tissue between the external and internal fixation device of the gastrostomy tube is considered the main etiological factor leading to BBS. Incidence of BBS is estimated at around 1% (0.3%-2.4%). Inability to insert, loss of patency and leakage around the PEG tube are considered to be a typical symptomatic triad. Gastroscopy is indicated in all cases in which BBS is suspected. The depth of disc migration in relation to the lamina muscularis propria of the stomach is critical for further therapy and can be estimated by endoscopic or transabdominal ultrasound. BBS can be complicated by gastrointestinal bleeding, perforation, peritonitis, intra-abdominal and abdominal wall abscesses, or phlegmon, and these complications can lead to fatal outcomes. The most important preventive measure is adequate positioning of the external bolster. A conservative approach should be applied only in patients with high operative risk and dismal prognosis. Choice of the method of release is based on the type of the PEG set and depth of disc migration. A disc retained inside the stomach and completely covered by the overgrowing tissue can be released using some type of endoscopic dissection technique (needle knife, argon plasma coagulation, or papillotome through the cannula). Proper patient selection and dissection of the overgrowing tissue are the major determinants for successful endoscopic therapy. A disc localized out of the stomach (lamina muscularis propria) should be treated by a surgeon.
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Bertolini R, Meyenberger C, Sulz MC. First report of colonoscopic closure of a gastrocolocutaneous PEG migration with over-the-scope-clip-system. World J Gastroenterol 2014; 20:11439-11442. [PMID: 25170233 PMCID: PMC4145787 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i32.11439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2014] [Accepted: 04/29/2014] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a common practice for long-term nutrition of patients who are unable to take oral food. We report of an 85-year old man with a history of recurrent larynx carcinoma and hemicolectomy many years ago due to unknown reason. Laryngectomy was indicated. Preoperatively a PEG was inserted endoscopically after an abdominal ultrasonography without abnormal findings. Few months after PEG insertion, the patient was evaluated for diarrhea and insufficient feeding without signs of infection or peritonism. An upper endoscopy and computed tomography scan confirmed a buried bumper syndrome with migration of the PEG tube into the colon as a rare complication. He underwent successful colonoscopic removal of the internal bumper and closure of the colonic orifice of the fistula with the over-the-scope-clip system (OTSC). OTSC is an endoscopic device for treatment of bleeding, perforation, leak and fistula in the gastrointestinal tract. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of the use of OTSC for colonoscopic closure of a gastrocolocutaneous fistula due to a buried bumper syndrome with transcolonic PEG tube migration.
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Kim HS, Bang CS, Kim YS, Kwon OK, Park MS, Eom JH, Baik GH, Kim DJ. Two cases of gastrocolocutaneous fistula with a long asymptomatic period after percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy. Intest Res 2014; 12:251-5. [PMID: 25349600 PMCID: PMC4204721 DOI: 10.5217/ir.2014.12.3.251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2013] [Revised: 09/21/2013] [Accepted: 09/28/2013] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Gastrocolocutaneous fistula is a rare complication of the percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) procedure. Typical symptoms usually occur in the first few months. We recently encountered 2 patients with 8- and 33-month asymptomatic periods. A 74-year-old man presented with watery diarrhea for 1 month. He had undergone PEG 9 months earlier. During workup, an upper endoscopy and abdominal CT scan revealed the migration of the feeding tube into the transverse colon. He was discharged with a nasogastric tube after treatment. A 77-year-old man presented with sudden loosening of his PEG tube with a duration over 3 days. He had undergone PEG procedure three times until that time. During workup, a gastrocolocutaneous fistula was diagnosed. However, when previous studies were reviewed, an abdominal CT scan, which was done 6 months ago before the third PEG, showed the fistula already existed at that time, suggesting that it was created about 33 months earlier when he underwent the second PEG procedure. The patient died of pneumonia aggravation despite conservative treatment. Both a high index of suspicion and the careful inspection of the upper endoscopy are very important for early diagnosis regardless of symptoms.
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- Hyo Sun Kim
- Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University College of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University College of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University College of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University College of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University College of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University College of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University College of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University College of Medicine, Chuncheon, Korea
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Lee HJ, Choung RS, Park MS, Pyo JH, Kim SY, Hyun JJ, Jung SW, Koo JS, Lee SW, Choi JH. Two cases of uncommon complication during percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube replacement and treatment. THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY 2014; 63:120-4. [PMID: 24561699 DOI: 10.4166/kjg.2014.63.2.120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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We presented two interesting cases of gastrocolocutaneous fistula that occurred after percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement, and its management. This fistula is a rare complication that occurs after PEG insertion, which is an epithelial connection between mucosa of the stomach, colon, and skin. The management of the fistula is controversial, ranging from conservative to surgical intervention. Endoscopists should be aware of the possibility of gastrocolocutaneous fistula after PEG insertion, and should evaluate the risk factors that may contribute to the development of gastrocolocutaneous fistula before the procedure. We reviewed complications of gastrostomy tube insertion, symptoms of gastrocolocutaneous fistula, and its risk factors.
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- Hyun Joo Lee
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University Ansan Hospital, 123 Jeokgeumro, Danwon-gu, Ansan 425-707, Korea
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