What feeding tube is surgically inserted through the abdomen into the stomach and is commonly known as a G-tube?

• A. Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy tube- PEG tube
• B. Nasogastric tube- NG tube
• C. Oral Gastric tube- OG tube
• D. Ileostomy

Answer: (A)

A gastrostomy tube is designed for long-term access to the stomach through the abdominal wall. When this tube is placed through the skin with endoscopic guidance, it is called a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube, commonly known as a PEG tube or G-tube. This distinguishes it from tubes that enter the stomach through the nose or mouth, which are typically used for shorter periods: the nasogastric tube goes via the nose, and the orogastric tube goes via the mouth. An ileostomy is a surgical opening from the ileum to the abdominal surface for stool drainage, not a feeding tube.