Considering gastrostomy: PEG & RIG

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Motor Neurone Disease (MND) AustraliaMay 2023

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This resource provides information on how gastrostomy, PEG and RIG can support a person living with motor neuron disease.

Gastrostomy is a medical procedure during which a short, fixed tube is placed into the stomach through the abdominal wall. This procedure involves an injection of a local anaesthetic, a small incision and, depending on the type of gastrostomy performed, mild sedation.

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