G-tube complications

Background

Child with percutaneous gastrostomy tube (G-tube)

• 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.

Categories

G-tube complications

• Clogged G-tube
• Displaced G-tube
• Infected G-tube
• Leaking G-tube