Necrotizing soft tissue infection following use of Punch Excision of Epithelialized Tract (PEET) procedure for gastrocutaneous fistula closure

Necrotizing soft tissue infection following use of Punch Excision of Epithelialized Tract (PEET) procedure for gastrocutaneous fistula closure

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Persistent gastrocutaneous fistula (GCF) is a common complication after removal of a campicon.com gastrostomy tube.Many different techniques for GCF closure have been described.A novel technique involving a punch biopsy device was recently described, called the Punch Excision of Epithelialized Tract new belial model (PEET) procedure.This case report describes a serious complication of necrotizing soft tissue infection after utilizing the PEET procedure for a GCF closure.