Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Expected Findings after Percutaneous Gastrostomy

Don't panic findings after percutaneous gastrostomy:
  • Pneumoperitoneum
  • Abdominal wall hematoma
  • Gastric hematoma
You should worry if you see subcutaneous emphysema, free peritoneal fluid, pneumatosis intestinalis, or a loculated abdominal fluid collection.

References

Wojtowycz MM, Arata JA Jr, Micklos TJ, Miller FJ Jr. CT findings after uncomplicated percutaneous gastrostomy. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 1988 Aug;151(2):307-9.
Posted by Behrang Amini, MD/PhD at 4:22 AM
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