Gastrostomy complications in infants and children.

摘要: Thirty children have had percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) inserted for feeding purposes. During a follow-up period of 5-45 months (mean 24 months), complications were recorded in 13 patients. Some patients more than one complication. Complications included colocutaneous fistula, gastro-oesophageal reflux, wound infection, granulation tissue formation, tube leakage, blockage and bleeding. The authors present retrospective review the results discuss management these complications.