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Buried bumper syndrome: a challenging complication of PEGs

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Ramdass, Debra

Publication details: 2013Uniform titles:

Gastrointestinal Nursing

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Summary: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) feeding is the standard technique for long-term administration of enteral feeding to patients with an intact gastrointestinal tract. Its use is widespread and the procedure is technically straightforward in most cases. Buried bumper syndrome (BBS) is a complication that has been widely reported to be associated with sub-optimal post-procedure care. The condition is a challenge to manage. Debra Ramdass and Steven Mann describe a case of BBS and review the literature for its prevention and management.

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Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) feeding is the standard technique for long-term administration of enteral feeding to patients with an intact gastrointestinal tract. Its use is widespread and the procedure is technically straightforward in most cases. Buried bumper syndrome (BBS) is a complication that has been widely reported to be associated with sub-optimal post-procedure care. The condition is a challenge to manage. Debra Ramdass and Steven Mann describe a case of BBS and review the literature for its prevention and management.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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