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Gastrostomy tubes may be placed for various reasons and can be needed for temporary or permanent use. Indications for gastrostomy placement may include:<\/p>\n
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Endoscopic gastrostomy placement<\/h2>\nThe gastrostomy tube can be placed under endoscopic guidance by making a very small incision (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy, or PEG). The PEG procedure can generally be performed with sedation rather than general anesthesia.<\/p>\n
An endoscope is passed through the mouth into the esophagus and then into the stomach, allowing the gastroenterologist to see the stomach wall where the PEG tube will be placed. Under direct visualization with the endoscope, a PEG tube is passed through the skin into the abdominal wall, through a very small incision, and then into the stomach.<\/p>\n
A balloon is then inflated at the end of the tube to hold the gastrostomy tube in place. This technique avoids the need for general anesthesia and a large incision in the abdominal wall.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_cta h2=”Book an Appointment” add_button=”right” btn_title=”CONTACT HERE” btn_color=”mulled-wine” btn_i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-phone-alt” btn_add_icon=”true” btn_link=”url:tel%3A2102919687|||” css=”.vc_custom_1727692777051{padding-left: 50px !important;}”][\/vc_cta][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
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After placement<\/h2>\nThe stomach and abdominal wall generally heal within 5 to 7 days. Moderate pain can be managed with medication. The patient will be fed intravenously (IV) with fluids for at least 24 hours. Following this, the provision of fluids through the gastrostomy tube will gradually begin, and pureed food will be introduced progressively.<\/p>\n
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Patient and family education<\/h3>\nThe patient and their family should be trained on:<\/p>\n
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