Year 2016 / Volume 108 / Number 7
Letter to the Editor
Management of non-surgical pneumoperitoneum

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DOI: 10.17235/reed.2016.4215/2016

Antonio José Fernández-López, Francisco Miguel González Valverde, Marcelino Méndez Martínez,

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.
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Received: 21/01/2016

Accepted: 02/02/2016

Online First: 07/03/2016

Published: 11/07/2016

Article Online First time: 46 days

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