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What is the definition or description of: peg tube insertion?
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Feeding tube: Peg or percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy is a feeding tube that is placed in the stomach by using a scope through the mouth. This procedure is commonly performed by a gastroenterologist or surgeon. The feeding tube can be used to provide nutrition or medications to a patient.
Answered 2/24/2013
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Feeding tube: It is placed without an open surgery technique, and allows people to get their nutrition bypassing the mouth and stomach. Allows a safe feeding for some who are debilitated.
Answered 12/13/2012
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Endoscopic procedure: Peg or percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy allows access to the stomach for tube feedings. It is done in the endoscopy suite, under IV sedation. The endoscope is directed into the stomach and theend of the endoscope is used to push the stomach against the abdominal wall. A needle attached to a wire is then inserted under direct vision and the wire is used to guide feeding tube into the stomach.
Answered 6/10/2014
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