What is a PEG/Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy?
PEG stands for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, a procedure in which a flexible feeding tube is placed through the abdominal wall and into the stomach. It allows nutrition, the administration of liquids and/or medications directly into the stomach, without going through the mouth and esophagus.
This brochure will give you a basic understanding of the procedure – how it is performed, how it can help, and what side effects you may experience. He cannot answer all of your questions, as much depends on the individual patient and the professional judgment of the physician. Ask your doctor anything you don't understand.
How is PEG/Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy performed?
The doctor will use a flexible, lighted tube called an endoscope as a guide to create a small opening in the skin of the abdomen directly into the stomach. This procedure allows the doctor to place and secure a feeding tube in the stomach. Patients usually receive an intravenous sedative and an intravenous antibiotic is given prior to the procedure. Generally, patients can go home the same day of the procedure or the next day.For more details, please contact me: shan@bjzksk.com
