Push-PEG or Pull-PEG: Does the Technique Matter? A Prospective Study Comparing Outcomes After Gastrostomy Placement

Push-PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy) with T-fastener fixation (PEG-T) allows one-step insertion of a balloon tube or button, and avoids contamination of the stoma by oral bacteria. However, PEG-T is a technically more demanding procedure with a significant learning curve. The aim of the present study was to compare outcomes after PEG-T and pull-PEG in a setting where both procedures were well established.