conditions that lead to wasting and malnutrition - eg, chronic kidney disease, cystic fibrosis, metabolic problems, chronic infection such as HIV, cardiac disorders, short bowel syndrome and Crohn???s disease.Contra-indications to PEG[7] Absolute contra-indications for use of PEG in adults:Active coagulopathies and thrombocytopenia (platelet count less than 50 x 109/L) must be corrected before tub