Esophagostomy feeding tubes may be ... should not receive esophagostomy tubes. In such instances, other feedings tubes can be considered, including gastrostomy or jejunostomy tubes.

Last fall, three moms of tube-fed children started sewing feeding tubes into stuffed animals to keep their children company. Now, just a few months later, the women — with lots of help — have ...

Feeding tube insertion is also called percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG), esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), and G-tube insertion. This treatment is reserved for when you have trouble eating ...

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomies or PEG feeding tubes go directly into the stomach through an incision in the skin. But many are being inserted - often without benefit and possibly causing ...

Placement of a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube has become an "essential" technique for children and young people with a wide range of problems with feeding and nutrition, according to a ...

ESPGHAN Position Statement on the Management of Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) in Children and Adolescents. Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition , 2014; 1 DOI: 10.1097 ...

July 15, 2014– Placement of a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube has become an "essential" technique for children and young people with a wide range of problems with feeding and nutrition ...