Recurrent tense pneumoperitoneum due to air influx via abdominal wall stoma of a PEG tube

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World J Radiol. Jul 28, 2010; 2(7): 280-282
Published online Jul 28, 2010. doi: 10.4329/wjr.v2.i7.280

Table 1 Complications of percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube placement

Major complication	Minor complication
Gastric perforation	Pneumoperitoneum
Esophageal perforation	Gastroesophageal erosion
Gastrocolocutaneous fistula	Temporary ileus
Gastric outlet obstruction	Hematoma
Necrotizing fascitis	Tube dislodgement
Buried bumper syndrome	Hemorrhage
	Wound infection
	Aspiration
	Tube clogging

Citation: Vijayakrishnan R, Adhikari D, Anand CP. Recurrent tense pneumoperitoneum due to air influx via abdominal wall stoma of a PEG tube. World J Radiol 2010; 2(7): 280-282
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8470/full/v2/i7/280.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4329/wjr.v2.i7.280