Service provides insertion, replacement, removal of PEG feeding tubes/jejunal extension conversions.

Eligibility criteria

Inclusions

Service for adults who require long term gastric feeding tubes; patient must be able to lie flat and tolerate an endoscopy.

Exclusions

• Patients requiring Radiologically Inserted Gastrostomy tubes / first balloon gastrostomy tube / low profile feeding device. 
• Patients unable to lie flat or open mouth to accommodate mouth guard. 
• Patients with chest infections; other infections requiring antibiotic therapy, or patients with diarrhoea. 
• Patients who are not clinically fit to undergo sedation. 
• Patients with buried bumper syndrome may require referral to surgeons. 
• Patients requiring oxygen therapy. 
• Please do not refer patients for Upper GI Endoscopy. 

How to refer

The following clinicians can refer to this service: GPs