Pneumoperitoneum after percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy: a case report and review.

Paul A Roberts, Keith Wrenn, Steve Lundquist

Journal: The Journal of emergency medicine 2005;28(1):45-8

PMID: 15657004

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Abstract

A complication of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is perforation of a hollow viscus. This is typically detected by finding of pneumoperitoneum (PP) on radiographs. However, PP can occasionally be a benign finding. A review of the literature shows many causes for a benign PP, and it has been noted to occur frequently after PEG placement. In the absence of signs or symptoms of peritoneal inflammation, PP usually requires no further investigation or treatment.

Address: Department of Emergency Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232, USA.

DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2004.08.012

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MeSH Terms: Adult, Craniocerebral Trauma, Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal, Enteral Nutrition, Humans, Male, Pneumoperitoneum, Postoperative Complications, Radiography, Wounds, Gunshot