PEG

PEG

Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) implies inserting a flexible into stomach through skin of anterior abdominal wall to create an alternative route in patients, who cannot be fed by mouth. The procedure allows transfer of solid and liquid foods and/or medications directly into stomach without esophageal passage. This method is especially appropriate to feed patients, who stay at intensive care units for a long time and have lost swallowing reflex due to various reasons