Understanding Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)

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. The amount of time a patient needs to use a feeding tube is based on their individual medical conditions.

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Diet and Colon Health
Understanding Bowel Preparation
Understanding Crohn’s Disease
Understanding Capsule Endoscopy
Understanding Colorectal Cancer Screening
Understanding Diverticulosis
Understanding Endoscopic Ultrasonography
Understanding ERCP
Understanding Colonoscopy
Understanding Esophageal Manometry & 24-Hour pH and Impedance Tests
Understanding Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Understanding Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea (IBS-D)
Understanding Minor Rectal Bleeding
Understanding Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
Understanding Colon Polyps and Their Treatment
Understanding Ulcerative Colitis
Understanding Upper Endoscopy

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