is a feeding tube that goes up ure nose called a peg tube
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juliepearson
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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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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.0 -
Naso-gastric
Whoops! Double post.0
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