Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement involves the insertion of a feeding tube through the abdominal wall into the stomach during an upper endoscopy. A small incision is made on the left side of the abdomen, and then a small, flexible, hollow tube (catheter) with a balloon or flared tip is inserted through the stomach. PEG tube placement is also known as gastrostomy tube insertion, g-tube insertion, stomach tube insertion and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube insertion.
Gastrostomy tubes may be needed temporarily or permanently. Your physician may recommended PEG tube placement for:
How to Prepare for PEG Tube Placement
What to Expect Once You Arrive for PEG Tube Placement