Percutaneous Gastrostomy is a surgical procedure for inserting a tube through the abdomen wall and into the stomach. The tube, called a "g-tube," is used for feeding or drainage. During a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy procedure, the stomach is inflated with air. An incision is made into the abdomen and the stomach, and a plastic cannula is inserted. A catheter is inserted into the patient's mouth, pulled down the esophagus, and into the stomach. When the catheter is in place, access to the stomach is maintained.