title: Duodenal perforation: unusual complication of gastrostomy tube replacement.
abstract: Feeding gastrostomy is widely used for children with feeding impairment. The replacement of gastrostomy tube is known as an easy and safe procedure. However, various complications associated with replacement of gastrostomy tube were reported, including fistula disruption and colo-cutaneous fistula. For replacement of gastrostomy tube in small children with small stomach, special cautions are needed. Here, we report a rare case of duodenal perforation as an acute complication after the replacement of gastrostomy tube for a 33-month-old girl.
authors: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Pusan National University Children's Hospital, Yangsan, Korea.
authors: Soo-Hong
authors: SH
authors: Kim
authors: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Seoul National University Children's Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
authors: Sa-Hong
authors: SH
authors: Min
authors: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Seoul National University Children's Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
authors: Hyun-Young
authors: HY
authors: Kim
authors: Department of Pediatric Surgery, Seoul National University Children's Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
authors: Sung-Eun
authors: SE
authors: Jung
keywords: Child; Duodenal perforation; Gastrostomy; Replacement