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Symptomatic Pneumoperitoneum After Gastrostomy Tube Placement Managed by Pneumocentesis

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Pneumoperitoneum is a known complication of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement that typically resolves spontaneously with conservative management. We describe the case of a 72-year-old man who developed abdominal pain and distention after percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement who was subsequently found to have a moderate-sized pneumoperitoneum. Despite supportive care, his abdominal pain failed to improve. We report paracentesis with air aspiration as an intervention for benign pneumoperitoneum resulting in rapid and durable resolution of abdominal complaints.

Source: ACG Case Reports Journal

DOI: 10.14309/crj.0000000000000700

Authors: Tim Brotherton, Anuj Chhaparia, Michael Presti, Gregory Sayuk, Jill Elwing

Institutions: Saint Louis University, John Cochran VA Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Abdominal Surgery and Complications

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W3216601515

FWCI: 0.324

Cites: 8

Cited by: 5

Related to: 10