title: Gastric volvulus caused by percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy: a case report.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand.
authors.forename: Paiboon
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Sookpotarom
authors.forename: Paisarn
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Vejchapipat
authors.forename: Voranush
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Chongsrisawat
authors.forename: Atchara
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mahayosnond
mesh_terms: D004724:Endoscopy; D005260:Female; D005774:Gastrostomy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013277:Stomach Volvulus / Q000209:etiology*