Early Pneumoperitoneum After Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy in Intensive Care Patients: Sign of Possible Bowel Injury

Abstract

Pneumoperitoneum after percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy may be a sign of possible bowel injury and requires further evaluation. It should not be dismissed as benign. Obtaining a chest radiograph after a patient has undergone percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy is essential.