Is it Cellulitis Again? Erythema Concerning for Infection in Children With High-Risk Solid Tumors Who Have a Gastrostomy Tube

Despite the rate of GT erythema among study subjects, most completed cancer therapy without delay related to this complication. Additionally, the incidence of stoma site erythema was notably less when tubes were placed prior to the start of cancer therapy. Therefore, the authors recommend GT placement prior to therapy start when possible and further attention be paid to this complication during cancer therapy.