title: [Gastric outlet obstruction caused by gastrostomy tube balloon in 3 cases].
abstract: We report 3 cases with unusual complications of gastric outlet obstruction caused by a gastrostomy tube balloon. All cases developed vomiting, and 2 cases were accompanied by hematemesis. Gastric ulcer was observed in 1 case, aspiration pneumonia was observed in 2 cases, and pancreatitis was observed in 1 case. This condition improved rapidly by correction of the position of the balloon in all cases. In patient vomiting during management for gastrostomy we need to consider migration of the gastrostomy tube balloon. Careful management of the gastrostomy tube balloon is important.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Saiseikai Fukuoka General Hospital. tetsu71jpjp@yahoo.co.jp
authors.forename: Tetsuro
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Akashi
authors.forename: Shunsuke
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Takahashi
authors.forename: Kentaro
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Yodoe
authors.forename: Mariko
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Yamada
authors.forename: Daisuke
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Yoshimura
authors.forename: Toshiaki
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Ochiai
authors.forename: Osamu
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Tsuchida
authors.forename: Teppei
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kabemura
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D017219:Gastric Outlet Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*; D005774:Gastrostomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male