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 ...

The FDA has approved the supplemental New Drug Application for Tiglutik oral suspension to include administration via percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes for the treatment of ...

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 ...

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.

If you do need more long-term feeding support, a 2018 study found that percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes, when inserted into the abdomen, had a 68.5% chance of lasting 5 years ...

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 ...