percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy


per·cu·ta·ne·ous en·do·scop·ic gas·tros·to·my

a gastrostomy performed without opening the abdominal cavity; usually involves gastroscopy, insufflation of the stomach, and puncture of stomach and abdominal wall, followed by placement of a special tube.

percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy

See PEG.

per·cu·ta·ne·ous en·do·scop·ic gas·tros·to·my

(pĕr'kyū-tā'nē-ŭs en'dō-skop'ik gas-tros'tŏ-mē) Surgery performed without opening the abdominal cavity; usually involves gastroscopy, insufflation of the stomach, and puncture of stomach and abdominal wall, followed by tube placement.