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Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is an endoscopic medical procedure in which a tube (PEG tube) is passed into a patient's stomach through the abdominal wall, most commonly to provide a means of feeding when oral intake is not adequate (for example, because of dysphagia or sedation).
Over the last three decades less invasive approaches such as percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) and laparoscopic assisted Stamm gastrostomy [6] have become increasingly popular. [7] [8] [9] Conventional PEG involves inserting the primary feeding device through the mouth and extracting it through a small incision formed through the ...
One type is the percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube which is placed endoscopically. The position of the endoscope can be visualized on the outside of the person's abdomen because it contains a powerful light source.
PEG tube: Used to perform percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy: Menghini needle or Tru-Cut needle: Used to perform percutaneous liver biopsy: Image gallery
Buried bumper syndrome tends to be a late complication of gastrostomy tube placement, but can rarely occur as early as 1 to 3 weeks after tube placement. [4] [5] Most cases occur more than 1 year after initial placement of the PEG tube. [2] Excessive tightening of the external bumper is the primary risk factor for buried bumper syndrome.
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[12]: 82–86 Typically these are percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy jejunal tubes (PEG-Js), however these do not necessarily lead to a decreased incidence of aspiration, as clogs may result in gastroesophageal reflux which can be aspirated.
Since 1985, two PEGs per patient have been employed to treat gastric volvulus. [1] In 2006, a variation, the loop-PEG, was used in Singapore by Dr Pang Ah San. The loop-PEG gives a better balance between the tube security and ease of tube change. [2] [3] ”