Low-profile gastrostomy button
Low-profile silicone device with a water-filled balloon that retains it in the stomach and an anti-reflux valve; replaces the initial gastrostomy tube once the tract has matured.
How it is used
Permanent enteral access for feeding in children with dysphagia or oral intolerance, after surgical or percutaneous gastrostomy placement.
Clinical tip
The integrity of the tract must be monitored when converting an existing tube to a button, to avoid peritoneal leakage.
Sources
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