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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
[[File:PMC4979342 AMS-6-44-g005.png|thumb|Child with percutaneous gastrostomy tube (G-tube)]] | |||
*The percutaneous gastrostomy tube (PEG) is commonly indicated in: | *The percutaneous gastrostomy tube (PEG) is commonly indicated in: | ||
**patients with impaired ability to tolerate PO for caloric supplementation, hydration, frequent enteral medication dosing | **patients with impaired ability to tolerate PO for caloric supplementation, hydration, frequent enteral medication dosing | ||
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**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. | ||
[[Category:GI]] | ==Categories== | ||
{{DDX G-tube}} | |||
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[[Category:GI]] [[category:Surgery]] [[Category:Symptoms]] | |||
Latest revision as of 22:07, 27 March 2024
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.