When to Remove Gastrostomy Tube?

When can your PEG be removed? Your PEG can be removed when you are able to keep your weight stable for at least three weeks without using your tube.

What to Expect When feeding tube is removed?

Your child's tract will start to heal and close within hours of removing the feeding tube but it can take more than two weeks to close completely. It will leak during this time. After the tract closes, your child will have a small scar that may look like a dimple or a healed earring hole.

Do you need surgery to remove G tube?

Removing the Tube

Once the button or G-tube is out, a small hole will remain. It will be need to be kept clean and covered with gauze until it closes on its own. In some cases, surgery is necessary to close the hole. Either way, the scar that remains will be small.