Mohamad Hafez R Alrashid*, Amit Kumar Kumar, Thomas Cherukara Philip, Noble Thomas and Saeed Akram Alkweider

Kuwait Hospital Sharjah, Emirates Health Services, United Arab Emirates

*Corresponding Author: Mohamad Hafez R Alrashid, Kuwait Hospital Sharjah, Emirates Health Services, United Arab Emirates.

Received: May 12, 2025; Published:May 30, 2025

Abstract

We present the case of an 82-year-old female with multiple comorbidities, who developed a cutaneous-colonic fistula following PEG tube placement. The case illustrates the time of presentation, the clinical symptoms, diagnostic workup, and management approach. Emphasis is placed on the importance of early recognition and prompt intervention, which included endoscopic removal of the PEG tube, closure of the gastric-colonic fistula using clips, and secondary healing of the cutaneous-colonic communication. This report underscores the need for careful follow-up in patients with PEG tubes, particularly in those at higher risk for late complications [4,5].

Keywords:Fistula; Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy; Tube Insertion; Cutaneous-Colonic

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Citation

Citation: Mohamad Hafez R Alrashid., et al.“Cutaneous-Colonic Fistula Following Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Tube Insertion: A Case Report".Acta Scientific Gastrointestinal Disorders 8.6 (2025): 30-34.

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