The Challenging Buried Bumper Syndrome after Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy

The Challenging Buried Bumper Syndrome after Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy

Buried bumper syndrome (BBS) is a rare complication developed after percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG). We report a case of a 38-year-old male patient who sustained severe traumatic brain injury that was complicated with early BBS after PEG tube insertion. On admission, bedside PEG was perfor...

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Main Authors: Ibrahim Afifi, Ahmad Zarour, Ammar Al-Hassani, Ruben Peralta, Ayman El-Menyar, Hassan Al-Thani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2016-05-01
Series:Case Reports in Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube
Buried bumper syndrome
Complication
Treatment
Trauma
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/446018

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