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Insertion Of Peg Tube. It s used to supply nutrition when you have trouble eating. The peg procedure is an alternative to open surgical gastrostomy insertion and does not require a general anesthetic. The procedure involves gastroscopy under sedation to identify tube placement site place the tube and check it has been placed correctly. Feeding through the peg tube clear fluids often water will be given initially through the peg tube 6 24 hours after its insertion.
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy peg is a surgical procedure for placing a tube for feeding without having to perform an open operation on the abdomen laparotomy. How do i prepare for the procedure. The peg procedure is an alternative to open surgical gastrostomy insertion and does not require a general anesthetic. A feeding tube is a device that s inserted into your stomach through your abdomen. During the procedure your doctor threads an instrument called an endoscope through your mouth and into your stomach. A camera on the end of the endoscope allows them to see the stomach lining to.
During the procedure your doctor threads an instrument called an endoscope through your mouth and into your stomach.
Once this is tolerated then feeds and medications may be given through the tube. Mild sedation is typically used. The tube may also be used to remove air and fluid from your stomach. Insertion of a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy peg tube may enable long term feeding fluid and or medication administration. A feeding tube is a device that s inserted into your stomach through your abdomen. A single dose of intravenous antibiotic is given.