Complication of prolonged transpyloric feeding: formation of an enterocutaneous fistula.
Enteral feeding tubes have been associated with perforations of the gastrointestinal tract, usually requiring surgical repair. A neonate with centronuclear myopathy developed an enterocutaneous fistula from the duodenum following prolonged placement of a transpyloric catheter. He did not require surgery and died later of unrelated complications.
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Department of Pediatrics, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston 29425.
Goodin
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Fogarty
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D004378:Duodenal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D004386:Duodenum / Q000293:injuries; D004750:Enteral Nutrition / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005402:Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology*