Understanding Peg Tube Placement

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube placement is often necessary to provide nutrition, medication, and/or fluids for patients with difficulty swallowing. At GastroCare of El Paso, we offer a wide range of specialized gastroenterology procedures to diagnose and treat digestive disorders, including PEG tube placement for better nutrition. Our clinic focuses on delivering superior care in a compassionate and warm environment.

Who May Need Peg Tube Placement?

Some conditions can actually prevent a patient from eating or make it difficult to swallow food/medication, which may call for a feeding tube. The PEG procedure is performed by inserting a feeding tube into the stomach through the abdominal wall. A small incision is made on your abdomen on the left side, then a flexible tube (also known as a catheter) with a flared tip or balloon attached is inserted. Depending on the specific circumstances, our El Paso gastroenterologist may use this tube on a temporary or permanent basis.

A PEG tube placement may be necessary for:

• Patients who cannot swallow easily
• Birth defects of the mouth
• Birth defects of the esophagus
• Birth defects of the stomach
• Malnourished patients
• Patients who continually aspirate

Call Us Today for an Appointment: 

At our clinic, our El Paso gastroenterologist can examine your condition to see whether you will benefit from this procedure. Feel free to contact our doctor to learn the risks, details of the procedure, and more.

Our office accepts most insurance plans and is conveniently located next to a hospital.