Abstract

VARGAS-JIMENEZ, José  and  MADRIGAL-MENDEZ, Ana Lorena. Closing of persistent gastrocutaneous fistula after PEG removal: an ace under the sleeve. Endoscopia [online]. 2019, vol.31, n.2, pp.90-92.  Epub Oct 25, 2021. ISSN 2444-6483.  https://doi.org/10.24875/end.m19000006.

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube is a commonly performed procedure. Upon removal of PEG tube, persistent fistulous tract ensues with the subsequent development of gastrocutaneous fistula. We report the case of an endoscopic closure of a gastrocutaneous fistula using tulip bundle technique on a 69 year-old-woman.

Keywords : Gastrocutaneous fistula; Tulip bundle closure; Endoloop^®; Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy; PEG.