Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Placement in a Human Immunodeficiency Virus–Positive Pediatric Population Leads to an Increase in Minor Complications

Abstract

There is a low rate of serious complications with PEG insertion in our patients, and the rate is comparable to that seen in pediatric oncology patients. The minor complication rate is, however, higher than a nonimmune compromised population; and careful follow-up for these patients is recommended so that the appropriate therapy can be promptly initiated.

Mal-positioned Gastrojejunostomy Tube

“…4 , 5 Many of these complications are considered minor with <1% causing mortality. 6 – 9 In patients with vomiting there is a chance that the GJ tube is displaced from the jejunum and can enter into the esophagus. This can be confirmed with chest radiograph or CT chest.…”