PEG tube
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| PEG tube | |
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| Term | PEG tube |
| Short definition | PEG tube - tube that is inserted through the abdominal wall directly into the stomach. It allows air and fluid to leave the stomach and can be used to administer medication and fluids, including liquid food, to the patient. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
PEG tube - tube that is inserted through the abdominal wall directly into the stomach. It allows air and fluid to leave the stomach and can be used to administer medication and fluids, including liquid food, to the patient. Feeding through a PEG tube is a form of enteral feeding. Also referred to as gastrostomy tube and percutaneous endoscopic tube
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on PEG tube
- Wikipedia's article - PEG tube
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