Pneumoperitoneum has been observed in 36% of patients undergoing PEG tube placement. [38] It is theorized that excessive air insufflation, prolonged procedure time, and multiple percutaneous ...
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is an endoscopic medical procedure in which a tube (PEG tube) is passed into a patient's stomach through the abdominal wall, most commonly to provide a means ...
The thought of managing a gastrostomy tube, or G-tube, at home can be scary. This video streamlines the process and offers tips and techniques to aid both the person and the family caregiver managing ...
There are two main types of tube feeding used for CF: nasogastric and gastrostomy. Both types allow for either continuous feedings that typically occur overnight or the administration of a specific ...