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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
*The percutaneous gastrostomy tube (PEG) is commonly indicated in: | *The percutaneous gastrostomy tube (PEG) is commonly indicated in: | ||
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**passive gastric decompression | **passive gastric decompression | ||
**mechanical apposition of the stomach to the abdominal wall to prevent hiatal herniation. | **mechanical apposition of the stomach to the abdominal wall to prevent hiatal herniation. | ||
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==Video== | ==Video== | ||
Revision as of 17:14, 29 October 2019
Background
- 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.
Categories
G-tube complications
Video
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