Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
Definition
The placement of a feeding tube through the abdominal wall into the stomach using an endoscope.
Also known as PEG, Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy, Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) — per NCIT
Also identified as
- UMLS C0176751 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 |