What is PEG? 

A PEG (or Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy as it may also be called) is a small feeding tube which is inserted directly into the stomach so that you can have feed (a liquid that contains all the essential nutrients that you need on a daily basis), fluid and medication as your swallow may be affected.

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