Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a surgical procedure for inserting a feeding tube into the stomach through a small incision in the abdomen. It is performed when a person is unable to swallow or receive nourishment orally and can be done as an outpatient procedure. Complications may arise, but PEG is believed to have advantages […]
Endoscopic tests use a camera attached to a thin tube to examine different parts of the body, such as the lungs, digestive system, reproductive system, or joints. Examples include colonoscopy, esophagogastroduodenoscopy, bronchoscopy, and laparoscopy. These tests can be used to screen for cancer, diagnose medical conditions, and extract foreign bodies or drain abscesses. During an […]
