Upper endoscopy with PEG tube placement: How to prepare and what to expect - 03/2018

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Upper endoscopy with PEG tube placement: How to prepare and what to expect

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Abstract

This handout tells how to prepare for an upper endoscopy and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement. The PEG tube allows nutrition, fluids, and/or medicines to be put directly into the patient's stomach.

Author

Digestive Health Center

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2005

Revision Date

03/2018

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General Subject

Digestive System Disorders

Patient Care Procedures & Instructions

Nutrition

Specific Subject/Keyword

Gastrointestinal System

Enteral Nutrition

Languages

Japanese

Chinese

Arabic

English

Korean

Record ID

3265