What’s a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy?

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 […]

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