is a feeding tube that goes up ure nose called a peg tube

juliepearson
juliepearson Member Posts: 7
in Head and Neck Cancer #1
my husband undergoes surgery on the 10th may he has to have flap rebuilt and floor of the mouth removed nurse told us he will have a feeding tube for a few weeks is this a peg tube she said it will go up his nose any info please

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  • Noellesmom
    Noellesmom Member Posts: 1,859 Member
    #2
    Naso-gastric
    Julie, this is a naso-gastric tube.

    PEG tube is in the stomach directly through the stomach wall.

    Best wishes for your husband's surgery. Let us know how it goes.
  • Noellesmom
    Noellesmom Member Posts: 1,859 Member
    #3
    Naso-gastric
    Whoops! Double post.

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