HEAD AND NECK-CANCER IMPLANTATION AT THE PERCUTANEOUS ENDOSCOPIC GASTROSTOMY EXIT SITE - A CASE-REPORT AND A REVIEW

Authors
POTOCHNY JD SATALOFF DM SPIEGEL JR LIEBER CP SISKIND B SATALOFF RT
Citation
Jd. Potochny et al., HEAD AND NECK-CANCER IMPLANTATION AT THE PERCUTANEOUS ENDOSCOPIC GASTROSTOMY EXIT SITE - A CASE-REPORT AND A REVIEW, Surgical endoscopy, 12(11), 1998, pp. 1361-1365
Citations number
26
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
Surgical endoscopy → ACNP
ISSN journal
09302794
Volume
12
Issue
11
Year of publication
1998
Pages
1361 - 1365
Database
ISI
SICI code
0930-2794(1998)12:11<1361:HANIAT>2.0.ZU;2-6
Abstract
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy is commonly utilized in patients w ith head and neck cancer. Tumor at the PEG exit site is a rare occurre nce, likely due to direct implantation. We present a case report, revi ew of the relevant literature, discussion of the mechanism of spread, and management.