title: Management of non-surgical pneumoperitoneum.
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.
authors.affiliation: Cirugía General y Digestiva, H. General Reina Sofía. Murcia, España.
authors.forename: Antonio José
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Fernández-López
authors.affiliation: Cirugía General y del Aparato Digestivo., Hospital General Universitario Reina Sofía de Murc, España.
authors.forename: Francisco Miguel
authors.initials: FM
authors.lastname: González Valverde
authors.affiliation: Cirugía General y Digestiva., H. General Reina Sofía. Murcia., España.
authors.forename: Marcelino
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Méndez Martínez
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005774:Gastrostomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011027:Pneumoperitoneum / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000628:therapy*; D013909:Thorax / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging