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Large Pneumoperitoneum After Gastrostomy Placement in a Patient With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Javier Navarro-Esteva1, Marta Evora-Garcia1, Guillermo Perez-Mendoza1
1Pulmonary Medicine, Hospital Universitario Gran Canaria Dr. Negrín, Las Palmas de GC, ESP.
A patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) experienced respiratory failure due to pneumoperitoneum after gastrostomy. Treatment with paracentesis and noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) was successful, suggesting NIPPV does not increase pneumoperitoneum risk.
Area of Science:
- Medicine
- Pulmonology
- Neurology
Background:
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting motor neurons.
- Patients with ALS often require ventilatory support and feeding tube placement.
- Complications such as pneumoperitoneum can significantly impact respiratory function.
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