Case Report
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World J Radiol. Jul 28, 2010; 2(7): 280-282
Published online Jul 28, 2010. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v2.i7.280
Table 1 Complications of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement
Major complicationMinor complication
Gastric perforationPneumoperitoneum
Esophageal perforationGastroesophageal erosion
Gastrocolocutaneous fistulaTemporary ileus
Gastric outlet obstructionHematoma
Necrotizing fascitisTube dislodgement
Buried bumper syndromeHemorrhage
Wound infection
Aspiration
Tube clogging