A PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy) is a safe and effective way to provide food, liquids and medications when appropriate directly into the stomach for terminally ill patient. The procedure is done for patients who are having difficulty swallowing. During the procedure, a physician places an endoscope (a long, thin, flexible instrument about 1/2 inch in diameter) into your mouth. The endoscope is then advanced through your esophagus (the "food pipe" leading from your mouth into your stomach) and into your stomach. The endoscope is used to ensure correct positioning of the PEG tube, also called a feeding tube in the stomach of patient. The PEG tube rests in the stomach and exits through the skin of the abdomen.