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Peg tube insertion
Peg tube insertion is a process in which soft feeding tube is inserted to initiate feeding in patient in whom patient is not able to take from mouth.
In this rubber tube is placed in stomach .
This tube helps to improve nutrition of patients who are not able to take orally .
Indication of peg tube insertion
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Difficulty in swallowing
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Patients suffered a stroke
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Neurological condition in which patient not able to take orally
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Head and neck cancer
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Experienced repeated aspiration while eating
FAQ
This procedure is performed in anaesthesia .
In this procedure upper gi endoscope is passed through mouth into the stomach
Small incision is made on abdominal wall
Peg tube is inserted into stomach under endoscopic guidance
Tube is secured in place in both inside and outside the stomach
This procedure takes around 25-30 minutes
Yes comparatively safe procedure . Few risks like bleeding , infection, leakage around the tube, buried bumper syndrome and tube blocakage
Clean the area around the tube with soap and water daily
Keep the area around the tube dry
Flush the tube with water before and after feed.
Check redness , swelling , pain and leakage around the tube
No peg tube placement is not painful , it is done under sedation
It can remain in place for months to year . It depends on how care of tube is done.
Peg tube can be changed 6months to yearly.
It depends on the underlying condition of the patient .
At Gastroheal, peg tube placement is done by expert gastroenterologist by using modern endoscopic techniques with a emphasis on patient care, safety .
Our team provide comphrehensive care and our team also guide about nutrition and care of tube.