Percutaneous needle decompression for tension pneumoperitoneum during GI endoscopy: a step-by-step guide.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

GI tract perforations during endoscopy can lead to serious adverse events such as tension pneumoperitoneum. In such cases, intraprocedural percutaneous needle decompression can be a lifesaving technique, in addition to allowing procedure completion. The aim of this study is to review the indications for percutaneous needle decompression and provide a step-by-step procedural guide with case examples.

Methods

This review article and accompanying video review the technique for percutaneous needle decompression for pneumoperitoneum during endoscopy-related perforation, providing a step-by-step procedural guide illustrated with 2 case examples.

Results

In both case examples, intraprocedural needle decompression resulted in rapid normalization of hemodyn

SUBMITTER: Wilson NJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11806500 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature