Percutaneous Endoscopic Colostomy (PEC) is an operation to place a plastic tube from the inside of the large bowel (colon) out through the skin of the abdomen. Although PEC is a new technique it is in fact a modification of the well established procedure of Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy. Its role, safety and efficacy is still being evaluated and it should therefore be regarded as experimental.

For further information visit the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence's PEC - Information for the public