PEG Insertion

PEG Insertion

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy is an endoscopic procedure in which a 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. This provides enteral nutrition despite bypassing the mouth; enteral nutrition is generally preferable to parenteral nutrition. The PEG procedure is an alternative to surgical gastrostomy insertion.