Gastric volvulus caused by percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy: a case report.
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy is commonly performed for enteric feeding in children with neurologic impairment because of its low rates of complication. We report a case of gastric volvulus, an unusual complication, after percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy procedure in our institution.
Sookpotarom
Paiboon
P
Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand.
Vejchapipat
Paisarn
P
Chongsrisawat
Voranush
V
Mahayosnond
Atchara
A
D004724:Endoscopy; D005260:Female; D005774:Gastrostomy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013277:Stomach Volvulus / Q000209:etiology*