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What is a PEG?

Gastroenterologists use percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) to surgically insert a feeding tube   (often called a PEG tube) into a patient’s stomach — bypassing the mouth and esophagus — so the patient can get the needed nutrients and fluids. The amount of time a patient needs to use a feeding tube is based on their individual medical conditions. 

  • Understanding Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
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    What is a PEG? Gastroenterologists use percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) to surgically insert a feeding tube (often called a PEG tube) into a patient’s stomach — bypassing the mouth and esophagus — so the patient can get the needed nutrients and fluids. The amount of time a patient needs

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  • Understanding Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea (IBS-D)
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