Background: Since it was described in 1980, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) has been a widely used method for insertion of a gastrostomy tube in patients who are unable to swallow or ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Results of a systematic review and meta-analysis presented at the ACG Annual Scientific Meeting indicate that early feeding after percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube ...

A feeding tube is a device that’s inserted into your stomach through your abdomen. ... Feeding tube insertion is also called percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG), ...

This type of tube is placed by means of the percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) technique. This video describes the use of the balloon-tipped tube, which has a valve port that is used to ...

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes. This type of tube is inserted with endoscopic surgery, meaning that the surgeon uses a tiny camera to help place it.

Q: Does tube feeding help wound healing? A: The decision to place a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube (PEG) is a difficult one. The inability to eat or drink often accompanies people ...

A PEG feeding tube is considered one of the most effective ways to treat and prevent the onset of nutritional deficiencies, helping to promote growth and development in children with cerebral palsy.

Fifty-six (65.9%) of the present patients having PEG procedures had neurological disorders. Other indications were nasopharynx cancer, esophagus cancer, and aspiration problems. Percutaneous ...