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.