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けいないきょうてきろうぞうせつじゅつ 経皮内視鏡的胃瘻造設術
Noun
1. percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy; PEGMedicine
Wikipedia definition
2. Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomyPercutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy is an endoscopic medical procedure in which a tube (PEG tube) is passed into a patient's stomach through the abdominal wall, most commonly to provide a means of feeding when oral intake is not adequate. The procedure is an alternative to surgical gastrostomy insertion, and does not require a general anesthetic; mild sedation is typically used.
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