Which device is commonly referred to as a G-tube and is placed to deliver long-term enteral nutrition into the stomach?

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

Answer: (D)

Long-term feeding into the stomach is typically achieved with a gastrostomy tube, specifically the percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube. A PEG tube is placed through the abdominal wall into the stomach using endoscopic guidance, making it suitable for ongoing, long-term enteral nutrition. Unlike nasogastric or orogastric tubes, which pass through the nose or mouth and are generally for short-term use, a PEG tube stays in place for extended periods and is better tolerated for chronic feeding. An ileostomy is unrelated to delivering nutrition into the stomach, as it diverts stool instead of providing enteral access. Therefore, the device used for long-term gastric feeding is the PEG tube.