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   Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is an endoscopic medical procedure in which a tube (PEG tube) is passed into a patient's stomach through the abdominal wall, most commonly to provide a means of feeding when oral intake is not adequate (for example, because of dysphagia or sedation).

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   Apr 19, 2021 · A percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a surgery to place a feeding tube. Feeding tubes, or PEG tubes, allow you to receive nutrition through your stomach. You may need a PEG tube if you have difficulty swallowing or can't get all the nutrition you need by mouth.

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   What is a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)?

   • A percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a procedure to place a feeding tube. These feeding tubes are often called PEG tubes or G tubes. The tube allows you to receive nutrition directly through your stomach. This type of feeding is also known as enteral feeding or enteral nutrition. Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center.

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   Why do I need a peg & Pej tube?

   • PEG tube placement (left) and PEJ tube placement (right) The feeding tube will give you nutrients if you’re not able to get enough through eating and drinking. If you’re able to eat, you can continue to do so after the PEG or PEJ tube is placed. You will use the tube to give yourself enough nutrition to meet your needs.

   About the Placement of Your PEG or PEJ Tube for Feeding

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   What is the difference between a peg and a Pej tube?

   • A PEG is a feeding tube that is placed into your stomach (see Figure 1, left). If the tube can’t be placed into your stomach, you may have a PEJ tube placed instead (see Figure 1, right). A PEJ tube is placed in your jejunum, which is the second part of your small intestine.

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   What is a peg and how is it used?

   • PEG administration of enteral feeds is the most commonly used method of nutritional support for patients in the community. Many stroke patients, for example, are at risk of aspiration pneumonia due to poor control over the swallowing muscles; some will benefit from a PEG performed to maintain nutrition.

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4. www.asge.org › understanding-pegASGE | Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)

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   What is a PEG? Gastroenterologists use percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) to surgically insert a feeding tube (often called a PEG tube) into a patient’s stomach — bypassing the mouth and esophagus — so the patient can get the needed nutrients and fluids.

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   Definition. Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a minimally invasive medical procedure that involves the insertion of a feeding tube through the abdominal wall and into the stomach. This allows for the direct delivery of nutrition, fluids, and medications to patients who are unable to swallow or consume food orally due to various ...

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   PEG Overview. What is a PEG? Who needs a PEG? How is a PEG tube put in? Is there discomfort after the procedure? Does it hurt to put a PEG tube in? Will the tube fall out after it is put in? What is the PEG tube going to look like after it is put in? What might go wrong with a PEG tube?

7. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesPercutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy: Indications, technique ...

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   Jun 6, 2014 · Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is the preferred route of feeding and nutritional support in patients with a functional gastrointestinal system who require long-term enteral nutrition. Besides its well-known advantages over parenteral nutrition, PEG offers superior access to the gastrointestinal system over surgical methods.

8. www.mskcc.org › cancer-care › patient-educationAbout the Placement of Your PEG or PEJ Tube for Feeding

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   Aug 1, 2023 · A PEG is a feeding tube that is placed into your stomach (see Figure 1, left). If the tube can’t be placed into your stomach, you may have a PEJ tube placed instead (see Figure 1, right). A PEJ tube is placed in your jejunum, which is the second part of your small intestine.