PROLAPSE OF FOLEY CATHETER GASTROSTOMY TUBE CAUSING OBSTRUCTIVE-JAUNDICE

  • 1 January 1981
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 76  (4) , 353-355
Abstract
A patient with Foley catheter tube gastrostomy was seen with vomiting and jaundice resulting from the prolapse of the tube into the jejunum. Repositioning of the catheter resulted in complete resolution of symptoms. Migration of the inflated balloon of a Foley gastrostomy tube, causing high intestinal obstruction and gastrointestinal bleeding, has been reported. Obstructive jaundice is another rare but reversible complication.

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