Complication of prolonged transpyloric feeding: formation of an enterocutaneous fistula.

Abstract

Enteral feeding tubes have been associated with perforations of the gastrointestinal tract, usually requiring surgical repair. A neonate with centronuclear myopathy developed an enterocutaneous fistula from the duodenum following prolonged placement of a transpyloric catheter. He did not require surgery and died later of unrelated complications.

• Authors: C H Patrick, J Goodin, J Fogarty
• Journal: Journal of pediatric surgery (J Pediatr Surg) Vol. 23 Issue 11 Pg. 1023-4 (Nov 1988) ISSN: 0022-3468 [Print] United States
• PMID: 3149672 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Duodenal Diseases (etiology)
• Duodenum (injuries)
• Enteral Nutrition (adverse effects)
• Fistula (etiology)
• Humans
• Infant
• Infant, Newborn
• Intestinal Fistula (etiology)
• Intestinal Perforation (etiology)
• Male
• Skin Diseases (etiology)