During percutaneous gastrostomy tube placement, t-tracks were used, 1/3 fasteners did not dissolve or fall into the stomach and passed as expected.The t-track adhered to patient's abdomen and became source for methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (mrsa) infection.The t-track was surgically removed.
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During percutaneous gastrostomy tube placement, t-tracks were used, 1/3 fasteners did not dissolve or fall into the stomach and passed as expected.The t-track adhered to patient's abdomen and became source for methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (mrsa) infection.The t-track was surgically removed.
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