A complication of T-fasteners in percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) placement.
Two patients with sinus tracts from retained T-fasteners following PEG tube placement are reported. Both patients had the PEG tubes subsequently removed and presented with purulent discharge and granulations near well-healed gastrostomy sites. The management of this complication and a possible method of prevention are discussed.
Collure
D W
DW
Department of Surgery, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, State University at Buffalo 14215, USA.
Bumpers
H L
HL
Hoover
E L
EL
D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D005774:Gastrostomy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013537:Sutures