PEG Tube, Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy - Cleveland Clinic
A percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a surgery to place a feeding tube. Feeding tubes, or PEG tubes, allow you to receive nutrition through your stomach. You may need a PEG tube if you have difficulty swallowing or can't get all the nutrition you need by mouth.
Tube Feeding (Enteral Nutrition) - Cleveland Clinic
Feb 21, 2024 · Types of feeding tube placement that use an endoscope include percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) and percutaneous endoscopic gastrojejunostomy (PEG-J). Radiologically : Your provider will use X-rays to help them see …
Gastrojejunostomy: Procedure Details & Recovery - Cleveland Clinic
The tube is called a gastrojejunostomy tube because it passes through your stomach and duodenum into your jejunum (mid-intestine). This is a different procedure, however — called a percutaneous gastrojejunostomy.
Surgical Endoscopy | Cleveland Clinic Florida
A percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube provides nutrition directly to the stomach. Our surgeons guide the PEG tube into your stomach using endoscopy rather than open surgery. You have a single incision for the tube with this method, and most people go home the same day.
Jerry Dang, MD, PhD | Cleveland Clinic
Jul 25, 2024 · Dr. Jerry Dang is a Bariatric, Foregut and Endoscopic Surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic. He completed his fellowship in MIS/Bariatrics/Surgical Endoscopy at the Cleveland Clinic. He recently completed his PhD in Surgery with a focus …
Endoscopy: Procedure, Types, What To Expect - Cleveland Clinic
Jul 12, 2023 · An endoscopy is a procedure done to examine structures inside your body up close. During an endoscopy, a healthcare provider places a long, thin tube (endoscope) inside your body until it reaches the organ or area they need to check. Most endoscopes have a light and special camera at the end.
Tyler Stevens, MD - Cleveland Clinic
Tyler Stevens, MD. 4.8 out of 5. 171 Patient Satisfaction Ratings. 31 Patient Comments. Call 216.444.7000. Request an Appointment. Request a Virtual Second Opinion. Department Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition. Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.
Cholecystostomy: What It Is, Procedure Steps, Complications
Healthcare providers place a catheter (tube) through a percutaneous cholecystostomy to drain fluid from your gallbladder and relieve pressure, pain and, often, infection. This is an alternative treatment for people with gallbladder diseases who are too sick or aren’t good candidates to have surgery to remove their gallbladder.
Cecostomy: Procedure Details & Recovery - Cleveland Clinic
Aug 23, 2022 · A cecostomy is a procedure to implant a cecostomy tube into your intestines. The tube enables you to perform antegrade enemas to relieve fecal incontinence.
Andrew Grubic, DO - Cleveland Clinic
Andrew Grubic, DO. 4.9 out of 5. 189 Patient Satisfaction Ratings. 25 Patient Comments. Call 216.444.7000. Request an Appointment. Department General Surgery. Primary Location South Pointe Hospital. Type of Doctor Adults Only.