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==Background==
==Background==
*The percutaneous gastrostomy tube (PEG) is commonly indicated in:
*The percutaneous gastrostomy tube (PEG) is commonly indicated in:
**patients with impaired ability to tolerate PO for caloric supplementation, hydration, frequent enteral medication dosing
**patients with impaired ability to tolerate PO for caloric supplementation, hydration, frequent enteral medication dosing
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**mechanical apposition of the stomach to the abdominal wall to prevent hiatal herniation.
**mechanical apposition of the stomach to the abdominal wall to prevent hiatal herniation.
*Most PEGs are 18F to 28F and may be used for 12-24mo
*Most PEGs are 18F to 28F and may be used for 12-24mo


==Clinical Features==
==Clinical Features==
*Most infections are minor ([[rash|erythema]], tenderness, and purulent exudate at g-tube site)
 
*Most infections are minor ([[Special:MyLanguage/rash|erythema]], tenderness, and purulent exudate at g-tube site)
*Purulent stomal drainage secondary to an inflammatory foreign body reaction  
*Purulent stomal drainage secondary to an inflammatory foreign body reaction  
*Leakage of gastric contents around the tube (causing irritation and requiring a larger tube size)
*Leakage of gastric contents around the tube (causing irritation and requiring a larger tube size)
*Deeper infection may show signs of [[peritonitis]]
*Deeper infection may show signs of [[Special:MyLanguage/peritonitis|peritonitis]]
*[[Necrotizing fasciitis]] (worsening edema, worsening erythema, bullae, soft tissue emphysema)
*[[Special:MyLanguage/Necrotizing fasciitis|Necrotizing fasciitis]] (worsening edema, worsening erythema, bullae, soft tissue emphysema)
*[[Fungal infection]] is less common but can result in fungal peristomal [[cellulitis]], [[peritonitis]], and intra-abdominal [[abscesses]]
*[[Special:MyLanguage/Fungal infection|Fungal infection]] is less common but can result in fungal peristomal [[Special:MyLanguage/cellulitis|cellulitis]], [[Special:MyLanguage/peritonitis|peritonitis]], and intra-abdominal [[Special:MyLanguage/abscesses|abscesses]]
''Note: An infected tube may be a nidus of [[bacteremia]]: consider PEGs as a possible source in the [[sepsis|septic]] patient''
''Note: An infected tube may be a nidus of [[Special:MyLanguage/bacteremia|bacteremia]]: consider PEGs as a possible source in the [[Special:MyLanguage/sepsis|septic]] patient''
 


==Differential Diagnosis==
==Differential Diagnosis==
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==Evaluation==
==Evaluation==
*Diagnosis is based on exam and ancillary markers of infection
*Diagnosis is based on exam and ancillary markers of infection
*Consider bacterial and fungal cultures
*Consider bacterial and fungal cultures


==Management==
==Management==
*The G-tube does not need to be removed routinely unless there are signs of peritonitis, necrotizing fasciitis, or the infection does not respond to initial antibiotic treatment
*The G-tube does not need to be removed routinely unless there are signs of peritonitis, necrotizing fasciitis, or the infection does not respond to initial antibiotic treatment
*Antibiotic choices generally include a first-generation [[cephalosporin]] or [[quinolone]]
*Antibiotic choices generally include a first-generation [[Special:MyLanguage/cephalosporin|cephalosporin]] or [[Special:MyLanguage/quinolone|quinolone]]
*[[MRSA]] coverage may be indicated on a center-dependent basis
*[[Special:MyLanguage/MRSA|MRSA]] coverage may be indicated on a center-dependent basis
 


==Disposition==
==Disposition==
*[[Cellulitis]]: Consult GI or surgery, IV antibiotics, tube may need to be removed
 
*[[Necrotizing fasciitis]]: Immediate antibiotics, consider MRI to confirm diagnosis, surgical debridement
*[[Special:MyLanguage/Cellulitis|Cellulitis]]: Consult GI or surgery, IV antibiotics, tube may need to be removed
*[[Special:MyLanguage/Necrotizing fasciitis|Necrotizing fasciitis]]: Immediate antibiotics, consider MRI to confirm diagnosis, surgical debridement
 


==See Also==
==See Also==
*[[G-tube complications]]
 
*[[Special:MyLanguage/G-tube complications|G-tube complications]]
 


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:ID]][[Category:GI]]
[[Category:ID]][[Category:GI]]
[[Category:Surgery]]
[[Category:Surgery]]
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Revisión actual - 23:09 4 ene 2026


Background

  • The percutaneous gastrostomy tube (PEG) is commonly indicated in:
    • patients with impaired ability to tolerate PO for caloric supplementation, hydration, frequent enteral medication dosing
    • oropharyngeal or esophageal obstruction
    • major facial trauma
    • passive gastric decompression
    • mechanical apposition of the stomach to the abdominal wall to prevent hiatal herniation.
  • Most PEGs are 18F to 28F and may be used for 12-24mo


Clinical Features

  • Most infections are minor (erythema, tenderness, and purulent exudate at g-tube site)
  • Purulent stomal drainage secondary to an inflammatory foreign body reaction
  • Leakage of gastric contents around the tube (causing irritation and requiring a larger tube size)
  • Deeper infection may show signs of peritonitis
  • Necrotizing fasciitis (worsening edema, worsening erythema, bullae, soft tissue emphysema)
  • Fungal infection is less common but can result in fungal peristomal cellulitis, peritonitis, and intra-abdominal abscesses

Note: An infected tube may be a nidus of bacteremia: consider PEGs as a possible source in the septic patient


Differential Diagnosis

G-tube complications


Evaluation

  • Diagnosis is based on exam and ancillary markers of infection
  • Consider bacterial and fungal cultures


Management

  • The G-tube does not need to be removed routinely unless there are signs of peritonitis, necrotizing fasciitis, or the infection does not respond to initial antibiotic treatment
  • Antibiotic choices generally include a first-generation cephalosporin or quinolone
  • MRSA coverage may be indicated on a center-dependent basis


Disposition

  • Cellulitis: Consult GI or surgery, IV antibiotics, tube may need to be removed
  • Necrotizing fasciitis: Immediate antibiotics, consider MRI to confirm diagnosis, surgical debridement


See Also


References