Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)

Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) is a medical procedure that creates a direct access point into the stomach through the skin, using an endoscope—a flexible tube with a camera. This allows healthcare providers to place a feeding tube, called a gastrostomy tube, for nutrition if a person cannot eat normally due to illness, surgery, or other conditions. The procedure is minimally invasive, typically performed under sedation, and helps ensure proper nutrition and hydration when oral intake isn’t possible. The tube remains in place, enabling long-term feeding and medication delivery directly into the stomach.