What is the incidence of peristomal infection in PEG tube placement?

• A. 5%
• B. 10%
• C. 50%
• D. 30%

Answer: (D)

The question is testing how often infection around the PEG stoma occurs after tube placement. In clinical practice, peristomal infection is a fairly common complication, not rare, and is one of the more frequently encountered PEG-related issues. The exact rate you’ll see in studies varies because definitions of infection differ and because factors like antibiotic prophylaxis, technique, and post-procedure care influence risk. When guidelines and reports describe this complication, they reflect a level of frequency that the clinician must anticipate and work to prevent, rather than something exceedingly rare or almost universal. In other words, the incidence is substantial enough to emphasize diligent sterile technique, careful stoma care, and prompt treatment of any signs of infection.