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Contact Congress Over Drug Shortage Issues

A Kentucky congressman is urging surgical facilities to contact their members of Congress and request that they sign his letter demanding changes to...

N.J. Posts ASC Inspection Reports Online

State and federal inspection reports of New Jersey's ASCs are now available online, giving patients an opportunity to make more informed choices abo...

Are Opioids Necessary?

While it's not always practical, or even possible, to eliminate opioids from your post-op pain management regiment, reducing their use in favor of n...

Archive > April, 2007 Vol. VIII, No. 4

Medical Malpractice Quiz

Gastrostomy Leak Leads to Massive Peritonitis

Sharon K. Smith, RN, JD, and Tyler J. Smith, JD

An 80-year-old female with a history of stroke, hypertension, coronary artery disease and diabetes presented for placement of a gastrostomy tube. As a result of the stroke, she had significant dysphagia and had to be fed by way of duotube for many weeks until her family agreed to have a permanent G-tube placed.

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