Gastrostomy button causing perforation of the posterior gastric wall.
A gastrostomy button complication, not previously reported, is described. The button, with an inflatable balloon, was used for nutrition. The patient had had a gastrostomy for 4.5 y, with the same type of gastrostomy button for the previous 2 y and the same device for 1 y. The tip of the button caused a perforation of the posterior stomach wall, leading to death.
Arnbjörnsson
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Department of Paediatric Surgery, University Hospital, Lund, Sweden.
Jakobsson
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Larsson
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Mikaelsson
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D002648:Child; D004750:Enteral Nutrition / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004867:Equipment Design; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005260:Female; D005774:Gastrostomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D013270:Stomach / Q000293:injuries*