Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (peg)
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| Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy | |
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 Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy | |
| Other names | PEG tube |
| Specialty | Gastroenterology |
| Complications | Infection, Hemorrhage, Gastrointestinal perforation, Gastrocolic fistula, Buried bumper syndrome |
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (peg) - the placement of a feeding tube through the abdominal wall into the stomach using an endoscope. A tube inserted through the wall of the abdomen directly into the stomach. It allows air and fluid to leave the stomach and can be used to give drugs and liquids, including liquid food, to the patient. PEG tube is a type of enteral nutrition. Also called gastrostomy tube and percutaneous endoscopic tube.
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