An Unusual Complication of PEG Feeding After Pancreatico-Gastrostomy
Abstract
Context We describe a late complication of the pancreatico-gastrostomy (PG) anastomosis following pancreatico-duodenectomy (PD). Case report A percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) feeding tube was inserted many months post-operatively. In this patient activated pancreatic enzymes eroded the gastrostomy tract, resulting in pain, recurrent infection and eventual removal of the gastrostomy tube. Conclusions Where surgical insertion of a feeding jejunostomy is not viable or deemed too high risk after Whipple or PPPD, we recommend careful consideration of PEG tube insertion in patients with PG reconstruction. If a PEG is used the prophylactic use of Lanreotide is recommended.
Image: CT scan following PEG-J insertion.
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