Abstract
Of 294 patients who had a PEG tube placed and subsequently underwent CT scan of the abdomen, in 20 patients the tube traverses the left lobe of the liver. Only one of these 20 patients had a major complication, indicating the transhepatic PEG is usually well tolerated, and, if detected can be left in place.
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Yu S, Wight B, Mamo E, Kurchin A. Inadvertent Transhepatic Placement of Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) Tube. Advances in Clinical Medical Research and Healthcare Delivery. 2025; 5(4):53-57. doi: 10.53785/2769-2779.1315.