Introduction Buried bumper syndrome (BBS) represents a rare, but potentially serious complication in percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes. In BBS there is a growth of the gastric mucosa ...

Early accidental removal of a PEG tube in patients without sepsis or peritonitis can be safely treated with simultaneous endoscopic closure of the gastrotomy and PEG tube replacement, resulting in ...

Three required surgical removal ± deployment of a new PEG ... intervention is necessary to deal with this uncommon complication associated with PEG tube feeding.

Ponsky, MD, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio. Pneumoperitoneum has been observed in 36% of patients undergoing PEG tube placement. [38] It is theorized that excessive air insufflation ...

Major complications resulting from PEG tube placement include peritonitis, hemorrhage, aspiration, peristomal wound infection, buried bumper syndrome, and gastrocolic fistula. Decompression ...