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.
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.
G-tube complications
Leaking G-tube
Bariatric surgery complications
Short bowel syndrome
Clogged G-tube
Abdominal trauma
Splenic trauma
Post-operative fever