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What are two reasons to perform a gastrostomy?

Gastrostomy is done because a patient temporarily or permanently needs to be fed directly through a tube in the stomach. This procedure can be done for: 1.Babies with birt… (MORE)

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Is there scarring after a gastrostomy-tube is removed?

yes, there is a scar after the G tube is removed, i had a G tube placed on me when i was a child now i still have a scar on my abdomen. It is very noticeable.

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How is a gastrostomy done?

A small incision is made on the left side of the abdomen; then, an incision is made through the stomach. A small, flexible, hollow tube, usually made of polyvinylchloride or r… (MORE)

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How should patients be prepared for an gastrostomy?

Prior to the operation, the doctor will perform endoscopy and take x rays of the gastrointestinal tract. Blood and urine tests will also be performed, and the patient may meet… (MORE)

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What characteristics does a successful gastrostomy have?

The patient is able to eat through the gastrostomy tube, or the stomach can be drained through the tube.

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What is the purpose of a gastrostomy?

Gastrostomy is performed because a patient temporarily or permanently needs to be fed directly through a tube in the stomach. Reasons for feeding by gastrostomy include birth … (MORE)

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What alternatives to gastrostomy are there?

There are no alternatives to a gastrostomy because the decision to perform it is made when a person is unable to take in enough calories to meet the demands of his or her body… (MORE)

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What is a Gastrostomy?

It is the surgical creation of an artificial opening into the stomach through the abdominal wall to allow tube feeding

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What mortality rates are associated with gastrostomy?

study performed in 1998 on hospitalized Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 years or older who underwent gastrostomy revealed substantial mortality rates.

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Who performs a gastrostomy?

The procedure is performed at a hospital or surgical clinic by a surgeon or gastroenterologist trained in endoscopy and placement of these tubes.