gastrostomy, percutaneous endoscopic

gastrostomy, percutaneous endoscopic A surgical procedure for placing a feeding tube that does not necessitate performing an open laparotomy operation on the abdomen. Abbreviated PEG. An endoscope is passed through the mouth, throat, and esophagus to the stomach. The surgeon then makes a small incision in the skin of the abdomen, pushes an IV tube through the skin into the stomach, and then sutures (ties) the tube in place. PEG is used for feeding as well as administering medications.