| percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy | definition: gastrostomy involving the creation of an opening in the abdominal cavity, usually by puncturing the abdominal wall and stomach after distention of the stomach by endoscopic methods. This is a treatment for disorders or dysfunctions of the mouth or esophagus and allows food and medication to reach the patient. (en) number: singular part of speech: noun reliability code: 10 term type: main entry term |
| PEG | definition: see percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (en) number: singular part of speech: noun reliability code: 10 term type: acronym |
| gastrostomía endoscópica percutánea | definition: tipo de gastrostomía que consiste en la creación de un nuevo orificio en el estómago, realizado mediante la punción de la pared abdominal después de distender el estómago para la endoscopia. Se trata de un tratamiento para alteraciones de la boca y el esófago y permite que el paciente reciba alimentación y medicación. (es) gender: feminine number: singular part of speech: noun reliability code: 10 term type: main entry term |