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Non-contrast computed tomography, showing postoperative status of previous gastrostomy incision. Irregular contours with dense soft tissues adjacent to the surgical scar, with a component that externalizes, and is in intimate contact with the gastric wall, in the great curvature of gastric body, measuring approximately 56x55x52mm along its longest axes
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Abdominal computed tomography was performed (Figure 1) and antibiotics were administered.
Extrusion of gastric mucosa through gastrostomy orifice
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On physical examination during the outpatient visit, the patient presented with extrusion of gastric mucosa through the gastrostomy orifice (Figure 2), periostial hyperemia, skin hypertrophy measuring 0.5cm in diameter, granulation tissue, purulent and bloody discharge, and tenderness upon local palpation.