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Complications of PEG - Prevention and Management
 
Rahul P Naik, Vismit P Joshipura, Nitin R Patel, Sanjeev P Haribhakti
Department of GI & LaparoscopicSurgery,
Sterling Hospital
Ahmedabad 380052, India.


Corresponding Author
: Dr. Rahul P Naik
Email: dr_rahulnaik@yahoo.co.in


Abstract

Per cutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is one of the most common proceduresperformed by the gastroenterologist for various indications. The procedure is associatedwith complications which may be minor or major; though the better part is minor yet a highincidence of morbidity is linked to them. This review article illustrates the complicationsassociated with PEG and various methods to prevent and manage the complications.