Closure of a nonhealing gastrocutanous fistula using argon plasma coagulation and endoscopic hemoclips

Can J Gastroenterol. 2009 Mar;23(3):217-9. doi: 10.1155/2009/973206.

Abstract

A case in which a gastrocutaneous fistula developed after percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement is presented. The fistula was first managed conservatively, then was closed by argon plasma coagulation and hemoclip placement. The patient was observed and was discharged once the gastrocutaneous fistula closed.

Les auteurs présentent un cas de fistule gastrocutanée qui s’est formée après l’installation d’une sonde de gastrostomie endoscopique percutanée. On a d’abord adopté un traitement classique de la fistule, qu’on a ensuite fermée par photocoagulation au laser argon et installation de pinces endoscopiques. Le patient, maintenu en observation, a obtenu son congé une fois la fistule fermée.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Argon
  • Cutaneous Fistula / etiology
  • Cutaneous Fistula / therapy*
  • Gastric Fistula / etiology
  • Gastric Fistula / therapy*
  • Gastrostomy / adverse effects*
  • Hemostasis, Endoscopic / instrumentation
  • Hemostasis, Endoscopic / methods
  • Humans
  • Intubation, Gastrointestinal / adverse effects
  • Male
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology
  • Postoperative Complications / therapy

Substances

  • Argon