Post radiologically inserted gastrostomy

Case contributed by Ryan Grech
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Shortness of breath and constipation post radiologically inserted gastrostomy (RIG).

Patient Data

Age: 90 years
Gender: Female

Large pneumoperitoneum with multiple dilated bowel loops and Rigler sign.

The resultant increased intra-abdominal pressure is reducing lung volume and displacing the diaphragm upwards.

5 months pre-RIG insertion

x-ray

Chest x-ray 5 months pre-RIG insertion

Case Discussion

This case demonstrates imaging post-RIG insertion with pneumoperitoneum identified on chest imaging compared with pre-morbid radiographic appearance.

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