title: Head and neck cancer implantation at the percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy exit site. A case report and a review.
abstract: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy is commonly utilized in patients with head and neck cancer. Tumor at the PEG exit site is a rare occurrence, likely due to direct implantation. We present a case report, review of the relevant literature, discussion of the mechanism of spread, and management.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Allegheny University Hospital, Graduate, 1800 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146, USA.
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Potochny
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Sataloff
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Spiegel
authors.forename: C P
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Lieber
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Siskind
authors.forename: R T
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: Sataloff
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery*; D005774:Gastrostomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007012:Hypopharyngeal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D009366:Neoplasm Seeding; D011677:Punctures