Percutaneous Fluoroscopic Gastrostomy
Percutaneous Fluoroscopic Gastrostomy
Definition
The placement of a feeding tube through the abdominal wall into the stomach with the assistance of fluoroscopic guidance.
Also known as Percutaneous Fluoroscopic Gastrostomy, Percutaneous fluoroscopic gastrostomy (PFG), PFG — per NCIT
Also identified as
- UMLS C3826970 per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Stomach | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |