Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy - PEG - Pediatrics
			
			
			
			
			
			
	
		
		This program explains percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy for children. Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy is also known as PEG. The program includes the following sections: what is the anatomy of the digestive system, what are the reasons for a gastrostomy tube, what are the alternative treatments for digestive disorders in children, how is a PEG tube placed, what are the risks and complications of a PEG tube placement and what happens after a PEG placement.
| 1. | Introduction | 
| 2. | Anatomy | 
| 3. | Indications | 
| 4. | Alternative Treatment | 
| 5. | Placement | 
| 6. | Risks and Complications | 
| 7. | After the Procedure | 
| 8. | Summary | 
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