Closure of a nonhealing gastrocutaneous fistula using an endoscopic clip

South Med J. 2007 Jan;100(1):75-6. doi: 10.1097/SMJ.0b013e31802f86a2.

Abstract

Gastrocutaneous fistula after gastrostomy tube removal may persist for a prolonged period. We present a case of a 58-year-old woman with a GCF that had persisted for 5 months following the removal of an endoscopically-placed gastrostomy tube (PEG). Conservative therapy with anti-acid medications and administering motility agents was unsuccessful. For the closure of the GCF, the endoscopic metal clips were used to close the fistula.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Cutaneous Fistula / etiology
  • Cutaneous Fistula / surgery*
  • Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / methods*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Gastric Fistula / etiology
  • Gastric Fistula / surgery*
  • Gastrostomy / adverse effects
  • Humans