Translations:Clogged G-tube/2/en

Illustration depicting a gastric feeding tube appropriately placed in the stomach.

• The percutaneous gastrostomy tube (PEG) is commonly indicated in:
  • patients with impaired ability to tolerate PO for caloric supplementation, hydration, frequent enteral medication dosing
  • oropharyngeal or esophageal obstruction
  • major facial trauma
  • passive gastric decompression
  • mechanical apposition of the stomach to the abdominal wall to prevent hiatal herniation.
• Most PEGs are 18F to 28F and may be used for 12-24mo