Early Accidental Dislodgement of PEG Tubes

摘要: Newer percutaneous endoscopy gastrostomy (PEG) tubes with soft internal bolsters may be prone to accidental dislodgement or removal by patients. When this occurs after a mature gastrocutaneous fistula has formed, it is of little consequence as long replacement tube promptly reinserted before the track closes. Blind reinsertion adequately have serious consequences, exemplified patient who developed peritonitis result inadvertent insertion into peritoneal cavity. We managed two other patients early PEG period nasogastric (NG) suction, intravenous antibiotic drugs, and observation, new placed endoscopically 7-9 days later. review management early, tubes.