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
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.
Clogged G-tube
Leaking G-tube
Displaced G-tube
Infected G-tube
Gastric volvulus
Chylous leak
Acute gastric dilatation
G-tube complications