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Gastrocolic fistula •! Causes: –! puncture of colon at the time of gastrostomy –! pinching of colon between the gastric and abdominal walls •! Usually becomes apparent after several weeks –! severe diarrhea following feedings •! In nearly all cases, the condition may be treated by removing the gastrostomy tube

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Gastrocolic fistula<br />

•! Causes:<br />

–! puncture <strong>of</strong> colon at the time <strong>of</strong><br />

gastrostomy<br />

–! pinching <strong>of</strong> colon between the<br />

gastric and abdominal walls<br />

•! Usually becomes apparent after<br />

several weeks<br />

–! severe diarrhea following<br />

feedings<br />

•! In nearly all cases, the condition<br />

may be treated by removing the<br />

gastrostomy tube

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