Gastrostomy Intraperitoneal Bumper Migration in a Three-Year-Old Child: A Rare Complication following Gastrostomy Tube Replacement

Gastrostomy Intraperitoneal Bumper Migration in a Three-Year-Old Child: A Rare Complication following Gastrostomy Tube Replacement

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Feeding gastrostomy is used worldwide for adults and children with feeding impairment to obtain long-term enteral nutrition.Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy insertion is considered the gold standard, but after the first months requires gastrostomy tube replacement with a Computer low-profile button.The replacement is known as an easy procedure, but several minor and major complications may occur during and after the manoeuvre.

We describe intraperitoneal bumper migration PURE BLACK CHERRY in a 3-year-old boy, a rare complication following gastrostomy tube replacement, and we discuss the recent literature regarding similar cases.