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Head and neck cancer implantation at the percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy exit site

A case report and a review

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Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy is commonly utilized in patients with head and neck cancer. Tumor at the PEG exit site is a rare occurrence, likely due to direct implantation. We present a case report, review of the relevant literature, discussion of the mechanism of spread, and management.

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  1. Department of General Surgery, Allegheny University Hospital, Graduate, 1800 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146, USA, USA

    J. D. Potochny, D. M. Sataloff & C. P. Lieber

  2. Department of Otolaryngology, Allegheny University Hospital, Graduate, 1800 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146, USA, USA

    J. R. Spiegel & R. T. Sataloff

  3. Department of Radiology, Allegheny University Hospital, Graduate, 1800 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146, USA, USA

    B. Siskind

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  1. J. D. Potochny
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Received: 21 November 1997/Accepted: 3 February 1998

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Potochny, J., Sataloff, D.M., Spiegel, J.R. et al. Head and neck cancer implantation at the percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy exit site. Surg Endosc 12, 1361–1365 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/s004649900858

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