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PEG: Stands for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, a surgical procedure for placing a feeding tube without having to perform an open laparotomy (operation on the abdomen). The aim of PEG is to feed those who cannot swallow. PEG may be done by a surgeon, otolaryngologist (ENT specialist) or gastroenterologist (GI specialist). It is done in a. hospital or outpatient surgical facility. Local anesthesia (usually lidocaine or another spray) is used to anesthetize the throat.
Description. PEG 8000 is a compound used to modify therapeutic proteins and peptides to increase their solubility. It is often used as a polar stationary phase for Gas Chromatorgraphy. Commonly also used in mass spec experiments. It is also used to preserve objects that have been retrieved from the ocean.