| Literature DB >> 15657004 |
Paul A Roberts1, Keith Wrenn, Steve Lundquist.
Abstract
A complication of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is perforation of a hollow viscus. This is typically detected by finding of pneumoperitoneum (PP) on radiographs. However, PP can occasionally be a benign finding. A review of the literature shows many causes for a benign PP, and it has been noted to occur frequently after PEG placement. In the absence of signs or symptoms of peritoneal inflammation, PP usually requires no further investigation or treatment.Entities:
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Year: 2005 PMID： 15657004 DOI： 10.1016/j.jemermed.2004.08.012
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Emerg Med ISSN： 0736-4679 Impact factor: 1.484