Pneumoperitoneum After Jejunostomy Tube Placement Managed by Needle Decompression: A Case Report
Khalid Al Shamousi,
Masoud Salim Kashoob,
Jawahir Lal
et al.
Abstract:Percutaneous endoscopic feeding tube placement is a commonly performed procedure in patients who cannot take food by mouth. While it is considered a safe and effective method of providing nutritional support, like any medical procedure, it can lead to complications. Feeding tube placement, including percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy (PEJ), is associated with several complications, including bleeding, site infection, aspiration, buried bumper, tube dislodgement, and pneumoperitoneum. We report a case of a 20-… Show more
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