'Re-PEGing': an endoscopic approach to inadvertent early removal of PEG tube. Issue 3 (3rd May 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Soliman, Youssef; Kurchin, Alexander; Devgun, Surinder
• Is Part Of: Journal of community hospital internal medicine perspectives. Volume 10:Issue 3(2020)
• Page Start: 194
• Page End: 198
• Publication Date: 2020-05-03
• Subjects: PEG -- gastrostomy -- feeding tube -- endoscopy -- early removal -- inadvertent removal -- complication -- replacement -- gastro-cutaneous tract; Internal medicine -- Periodicals; Hospitals -- Periodicals; Hospitals, Community; Internal Medicine; Hospitals; Internal medicine; Periodicals; Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1080/20009666.2020.1759853
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2000-9666

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Inadvertent removal of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube shortly after placement creates the potential for gastric perforation and requires immediate attention. This problem has been addressed in the past with either observation or surgery. We describe our experience with the alternative approach of semi-urgent 're-PEGing'. Our results in seven patients were favorable.