Percutaneous biopsy is a less invasive and faster alternative to surgical biopsy, involving the insertion of a needle through the skin to collect a sample. Techniques include core biopsy, fine needle aspiration biopsy, and vacuum-assisted biopsy. Ultrasound can be used to guide the needle. The procedure is less accurate than surgical biopsy and may not […]
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 […]
