What is percutaneous gastrostomy feeding tube placement?

Also known as: percutaneous feeding tube placement, PEG tube placement.

Percutaneous gastrostomy feeding tube placement is a procedure used to place a tube into the stomach. The tube connects the abdominal wall to the stomach. It’s used for children who are having trouble with feedings.

 

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Reviewed by: Carrie Firestone Baum, MD

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