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What s the difference between a PEG, PEJ, G-tube and J-tube?

What s the difference between a PEG, PEJ, G-tube and J-tube?

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PEG stands for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy. in this, a flexible feeding tube is placed into the stomach. it is also known as G-tube.

PEJ stands for percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy. the only difference between PEG and PEJ is that in PEJ the tube is placed into the intestine. it is also known as J-tube.

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