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 h English (en)[[File:Gastric Feeding Tube Adult.png|thumb|Illustration depicting a gastric feeding tube appropriately placed in the stomach.]]
*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