This video demonstrates the technique for the removal and replacement of a balloon gastrostomy tube. The indications, contraindications, and potential complications are also reviewed.

Since its introduction in 1980, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) has gained wide acceptance as the procedure of choice in delivering enteral alimentation and has largely replaced surgical ...

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is preferred for patients who have normal intestinal functions but who are malnourished because of disorders such as stroke, dementia, malignancy and/or ...

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tubes are an important treatment for patients who have difficulty swallowing or are unable to meet their nutritional requirements orally. After an uncomplicated ...

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Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes. This type of tube is inserted with endoscopic surgery, meaning that the surgeon uses a tiny camera to help place it.

Understanding The Benefits Of PEG Tube In children with cerebral palsy, gastrostomy tube feeding is increasingly being used for nutritional support, said Dr Gupta.

Background: A gastrostomy is a surgical procedure often done when people can’t eat enough food by themselves. The study compared two methods, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) and ...

Background: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) and percutaneous radiological gastrostomy (PRG) are procedures used to gain access to the stomach for feeding in people who can’t eat ...

Your doctor may recommend a feeding tube if you’re struggling to swallow food or your throat tissues need a chance to heal after throat cancer surgery.

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