Per cutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is one of the most common procedures performed by the gastroenterologist for various indications. The procedure is associated with complications which may be minor or major; though the better part is minor yet a high incidence of morbidity is linked to them. This review article illustrates the complications associated with PEG and various methods to prevent and manage the complications.
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