Feculent Drainage from Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Tube due to Gastrocolocutaneous Fistula Found in Emergency Department: A Case Report

Introduction: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) placement is a common procedure for patients requiring non-oral feeding. One rare complication of PEG placement is the formation of a gastrocolocutaneous fistula that develops when the bowel is caught between the stomach and abdominal wall duri...

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Main Authors: Ivan Muchiutti, Emmelyn J. Samones, Tammy Phan, Emily Barrett
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: eScholarship Publishing, University of California 2024-10-01
Series:Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine
Online Access:https://escholarship.org/uc/item/0467n9zr
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