Chonnam Med J.  2019 Jan;55(1):64-64. 10.4068/cmj.2019.55.1.64.

Ball Valve Syndrome Caused by a Balloon-tipped Gastrostomy Tube

• Kajihara Y

• KMID: 2432258
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4068/cmj.2019.55.1.64

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Gastrostomy*

Figure

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  FIG. 1 (A) Endoscopic view of the gastroduodenal invagination of a balloon-tipped gastrostomy tube. (B) Endoscopic view of the proper position of balloon tip.

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