Management of non-surgical pneumoperitoneum

Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2016 Jul;108(7):444. doi: 10.17235/reed.2016.4215/2016.

Abstract

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is the best approach to feeding patients not eligible for oral nutrition who have a functioning digestive system. Pneumoperitoneum after PEG is a relatively common complication. As regards management, the most important decision is whether conservative therapy or an exploratory laparotomy should be indicated. We report the case of a patient with giant pneumoperitoneum following PEG, who was successfully managed with percutaneous air drainage.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Gastrostomy / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pneumoperitoneum / diagnostic imaging
  • Pneumoperitoneum / etiology
  • Pneumoperitoneum / therapy*
  • Postoperative Complications / therapy*
  • Thorax / diagnostic imaging