Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) involves the placement by endoscopy of a tube or tube in the stomach through the abdominal wall. It is mainly used to administer food, liquids and / or medications directly in the stomach, without passing through the mouth and esophagus, to patients with dysphagia (difficulty swallowing food) due to a mechanical or neurological problem and who are supposed to Have an adequate life expectancy.