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PEG: Stands for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, a surgical procedure for placing a feeding tube without having to perform an open laparotomy (operation on the abdomen). The aim of PEG is to feed those who cannot swallow. PEG may be done by a surgeon, otolaryngologist (ENT specialist) or gastroenterologist (GI specialist). It is done in a. hospital or outpatient surgical facility. Local anesthesia (usually lidocaine or another spray) is used to anesthetize the throat.
PEG may be used as an alternative treatment when other treatments fail to work. PEG is usually prescribed with two other HCV medications, ribavirin and a DAA. With over 40 potential side effects, PEG is the HCV medication with the highest risk. These are the most common side effects: Cough, runny nose, sore throat