Gastrojejunostomy (gj) tube appeared to be partially dislodged.Pediatric surgery consulted to evaluate.On examination, the tube was freely mobile in the abdominal wall and advanced back into the abdomen without difficult.The balloon appeared to be down or ruptured given the laxity and free movement of the tube at the abdominal wall.Attempts to deflate the balloon were unsuccessful with no fluid pulled back even after infusing sterile water into the balloon and is concerning for balloon rupture.Patient went to the operating room for replacement of malfunctioning gj tube under general anesthesia.
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