Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy ( PEG ) is the surgical procedure whereby a small opening is created on the stomach and subsequently on the abdomen, in order to insert a tube (or tube ) for artificial nutrition .
In fact, the tube is made to be connected to bags containing the basic foods that a human being needs.
Made when an individual is unable to eat normally, the PEG has almost completely replaced the traditional "open sky" gastrostomy or laparoscopy .
In fact, compared to the latter, it is much more advantageous because:
- It does not include large incisions on the abdomen, but only a small perforation, performed with a special needle. The small size of the perforation makes the chances of bleeding smaller and the post-operative healing phase faster.
Readers are reminded that the "open-air" surgical approach ( laparotomy ) consists of performing large incisions and opening the affected anatomical area (abdomen, thorax, etc.); while the laparoscopic surgical approach ( laparoscopy ) consists in operating by introducing the surgical instrumentation through small incisions on the affected area
- It's less risky . For example, PEG is performed under local anesthesia, while traditional "open sky" gastrostomy or laparoscopy under general anesthesia . General anesthesia is a practice that, in some individuals, could trigger a lethal allergic reaction
- It has lower costs
- It 's faster
- It offers equally satisfying results
