Necrotizing soft tissue infection following use of Punch Excision of Epithelialized Tract (PEET) procedure for gastrocutaneous fistula closure

Persistent gastrocutaneous fistula (GCF) is a common complication after removal of a gastrostomy tube. Many different techniques for GCF closure have been described. A novel technique involving a punch biopsy device was recently described, called the Punch Excision of Epithelialized Tract (PEET) pro...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of pediatric surgery case reports 2022-06, Vol.81, p.102299, Article 102299
Hauptverfasser:	Barq, Rabab M., Gassie, Hannah E., Sulkowski, Jason P.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Gastrocutaneous fistula closure Necrotizing soft tissue infection PEET procedure Post-operative complication
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Zusammenfassung:	Persistent gastrocutaneous fistula (GCF) is a common complication after removal of a gastrostomy tube. Many different techniques for GCF closure have been described. A novel technique involving a punch biopsy device was recently described, called the Punch Excision of Epithelialized Tract (PEET) procedure. This case report describes a serious complication of necrotizing soft tissue infection after utilizing the PEET procedure for a GCF closure.
ISSN:	2213-5766 2213-5766
DOI:	10.1016/j.epsc.2022.102299