Abstract | BACKGROUND: There are few reports of percutaneous endoscopic cecostomy in adult patients. METHODS: OBSERVATIONS: Percutaneous endoscopic cecostomy was a definitive treatment. In 1 of the 2 patients with acute colonic pseudo-obstruction, the percutaneous endoscopic cecostomy tube was clamped and subsequently removed 10 weeks after placement; in the other patient with acute colonic pseudo-obstruction, the percutaneous endoscopic cecostomy tube remains in place. In 2 of the 3 patients with neurogenic bowel, the percutaneous endoscopic cecostomy tube continues to function well; the third patient did well for 6 months and then died of underlying comorbid disease. There was no mortality or need for surgical intervention for any patient. Complications occurred in 2 patients; 1 developed transient fever and leukocytosis and 1 had self-limited bleeding during anticoagulation. CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | Jack I Ramage Jr, Todd H Baron |
Journal | Gastrointestinal endoscopy
(Gastrointest Endosc)
Vol. 57
Issue 6
Pg. 752-5
(May 2003)
ISSN: 0016-5107 [Print] United States |
PMID | 12709715
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Acute Disease
- Adult
- Aged
- Cecostomy
(methods)
- Colonic Pseudo-Obstruction
(surgery)
- Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal
- Female
- Humans
- Intestinal Diseases
(surgery)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Retrospective Studies
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