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PEG Tube Insertion
PEG Tube Insertion procedure in Ghaziabad
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy is a medical procedure performed to place a feeding tube inside the body of a patient. The procedure is done for patients who cannot swallow food due to various factors. Generally, patients with head or neck cancer, patients suffering from chronic appetite loss due to severe illness, patients with cystic fibrosis, or patients who undergo dialysis daily undergo this procedure to receive the nutrition. Manipal Hospitals has the best gastroenterologists in Ghaziabad to carry out this procedure.
Overview of the procedure
The procedure is done through a technique called endoscopy. The feeding tube is inserted into the body that reaches the stomach.
Pre Procedure
Before the beginning of the procedure of PEG tube insertion in Ghaziabad, you are asked not to eat for around 7 to 8 hours. You meet the doctor who guides you and counsels you for the procedure and for the final assessment of your condition.
During the Procedure
To begin the surgery, you are given intravenous (IV) anaesthesia and antibiotics. A small incision is made to the upper abdomen to carry out the procedure. Following this, the tube is placed which is connected to the stomach. Approximately 30 minutes are required for the procedure, post that you may be advised to go home the same day or the next morning.
Post Procedure
After a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, you'll experience some discomfort. The incision may be the source of this discomfort or pain. You may also experience cramps in your stomach due to the accumulation of gas. Within 24 to 48 hours, this discomfort ought to subside.
You will have to keep the bandage for up to 48 hours at the incision location. The doctor will guide you on how to cautiously remove the bandage. Post the healing of the incision wound, you will see a dietitian who will further guide you on enteral nutrition and explain how to use the PEG tube.
Risks Or Complications That May Occur Due To Peg Tubes
Because the PEG tube is an external element attached to the body one needs to be highly cautious and take good care of oneself while maintaining all the hygiene protocols to avoid infection and dislodgement. There are chances of bleeding, stomach leakage, and pain due to multiple reasons regarding which your doctor will guide you and if you feel anything amiss you must visit the doctor immediately. Our gastroenterologists will answer all your concerns regarding the process.
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