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Percutaneous gastropexy due to leakage of PEG Tube

Date: Mar 11, 2025

Question:

How would the following be reported for thoracic surgery performed EGD with max distention of the stomach?

"We (acute surgeon) was asked to come in, Apposition of the stomach to the abdominal wall was confirmed with one-to-ton movement to palpation and transilumination. The location on the abdominal wall corresponding to the area around the PEG tube bumper was identified and the skin was infiltrated with local anesthetic. Six T-fasteners were inserted through the abdominal wall into the stomach around the PDF tube bumper under direct endoscopic visualization. The suture of the T-fasteners were pulled taut and secured with the associated locking button. The stomach was then desufflated and the PEG tube was evaluated to be snug but not under excessive tension."

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