Gastric pneumatosis secondary to an intramural feeding catheter

Pediatr Radiol. 1988;18(5):418-20. doi: 10.1007/BF02388053.

Abstract

Gastric pneumatosis and abnormal catheter course are presented as radiographic signs of mural placement of a feeding catheter in a neonate's stomach. The uneventful recovery of the child occurred with conservative management.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Air*
  • Enteral Nutrition / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Intubation, Gastrointestinal / adverse effects*
  • Radiography
  • Stomach / diagnostic imaging*
  • Stomach / injuries