Intrahepatic delivery of feeds caused by a displaced percutaneous radiological gastrostomy catheter

Br J Radiol. 2009 Mar;82(975):e48-50. doi: 10.1259/bjr/94184347.

Abstract

Percutaneous radiological gastrostomy (PRG) is a safe and accepted method of providing enteral nutrition in those with inadequate oral intake. We report a case of PRG that required laparotomy for intrahepatic displacement of a catheter that had been placed inadvertently through the liver under fluoroscopic guidance. Additional ultrasound or CT guidance may help to define a safe tract to avoid liver or colonic injury. Although transhepatic placement is reported to be well tolerated, this case raises concerns of additional morbidity associated with intrahepatic displacement.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Catheterization / adverse effects*
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Enteral Nutrition / instrumentation*
  • Enteral Nutrition / methods
  • Female
  • Gastrostomy / instrumentation*
  • Humans
  • Laparotomy / methods
  • Liver / injuries*
  • Malnutrition / therapy
  • Medical Errors / adverse effects
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography, Interventional*
  • Reoperation
  • Treatment Outcome