A Case Series: The Identification of Buried Bumper Syndrome With Abdominal Computed Tomography Scan in Two Severely Brain Injured Rehabilitation Patients

PM & R : the Journal of Injury, Function, and Rehabilitation
Christine M P Krull, Andrew C Dennison

Abstract

Buried bumper syndrome is a potentially dangerous complication related to percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement. Early diagnosis of this condition is important to avoid further complications related to subcutaneous or intraperitoneal administration of tube feedings. However, diagnosis in persons with altered mental status due to brain injury is challenging because of the patient's lack of ability to communicate and report symptoms. We present 2 case studies that demonstrate both the importance of early diagnosis and management and the lack of adequate sensitivity of a Gastrografin-aided kidney, ureter, and bladder (KUB) study.

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Aug 1, 2019·Gastroenterology Nursing : the Official Journal of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates·Sehmus OlmezBanu Kara
May 26, 2021·Ultraschall in der Medizin : Organ der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Ultraschall in der Medizin, [der] Österreichischen Gesellschaft für Ultraschall in der Medizin, [der] Schweizerischen Gesellschaft für Ultraschall in Medizin und Biologie·Caroline AguilarJörg Jüngert

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