Gastrostomy tube
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Gastrostomy tube
- Gastrostomy tubes vary in design and can be inserted using endoscopy (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy - PEG) or using X-ray guidance (Radiologically Inserted Gastrostomy - RIG).
- The gastrostomy tube is mostly external with only a small portion passing deep to skin and into the stomach. The external 'bumper' lies against the skin. The internal 'bumper' lies against the inner stomach wall.