Gastrostomy Tube: Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) tube: A PEG tube is placed directly into the stomach. Larger amounts of feeds or bolus feeds can be given through this tube.

BACKGROUND: The use of gastrojejunostomy (GJ) tubes for feeding pediatric patients who have inadequate oral intake, cannot tolerate gastric feeding, or have significant gastroesophageal reflux may ...