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What is a Gastrostomy?

April 26, 2017gastrostomy

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What is a Gastrostomy?

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A gastrostomy is a tube is placed into the stomach through a surgical opening, so that liquid formula (food) can be given via the tube. Sometimes a gastrostomy or g-tube is called a PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy). It is called this because this term is the technique for placing a gastrostomy tube into the stomach. A PEG is a convenient, safe and cosmetically better alternative to a nasal/oesophageal tube. It is ideal for intermediate to long term nutritional support for people unable to eat an adequate diet.