'Re-PEGing': an endoscopic approach to inadvertent early removal of PEG tube
Department
Gastroenterology
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives
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.
First Page
194
Last Page
198
DOI
10.1080/20009666.2020.1759853
Volume
10
Issue
3
Publication Date
6-14-2020
PubMed ID
32850064
Recommended Citation
Soliman, Y., Kurchin, A., & Devgun, S. (2020). 'Re-PEGing': an endoscopic approach to inadvertent early removal of PEG tube. Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives, 10 (3), 194-198. https://doi.org/10.1080/20009666.2020.1759853