C106040Level 8

Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy

**Semantic type:** Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure

**Definition:** The placement of a feeding tube through the abdominal wall into the stomach using an endoscope.

**Synonyms:** - PEG - Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)

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