First Year Fellows Endoscopy Course (Aug 8-9) | 2021-Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Tubes

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Video Summary

The video is a lecture on percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) placement. The speaker covers indications and contraindications for the procedure, including when to consider an alternative option like a nasodentrial tube. The speaker also discusses the importance of patient selection and provides information on assessing a patient's history, surgical anatomy, and nutritional status. The video goes on to explain the technical steps of PEG placement, including localizing the proper insertion site and gaining access to the gastric lumen. The speaker emphasizes the importance of proper positioning, skin preparation, and anesthetization. They also discuss securing the bumper and potential complications associated with PEG placement, such as infection, leakage, and buried bumper syndrome. The video concludes with troubleshooting tips for managing complications and replacing or removing PEG tubes. No credits are provided. The content is summarized in 150 words or less.

Keywords

percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy placement

contraindications

alternative option

patient selection

complications

troubleshooting