The PEG is a G tube that is inserted using an endoscope down the throat. PEG stands for Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastronomy, with the PE being the placement method. Some Gastronomy tubes are placed using interventional radiology. For example, after my husband's mandibalectomy, the flap was too fragile for using an endoscope.

It's very important that the body get the nutrients needed to heal, but swallow as much as possible even through the pain.

Susan