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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 defects of the mouth, esophagus, or stomach, and problems.
It's the small intestine
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The Diaphram regulates the amount of light in the body tube
to make it easier for constipation
Gastrostomy, also called gastrostomy tube (g-tube) insertion
The medical term for surgical placement of a feeding tube from the exterior of the body into the stomach is "gastrostomy."
The abbreviation for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube is: A PEG TUBE!
gastrostomy tube
The patient is able to eat through the gastrostomy tube, or the stomach can be drained through the tube.
PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube)
A gastrostomy is a procedure whereby a tube is inserted through the wall of the abdomen and into the stomach. Two reasons for performing a gastrostomy are for feeding or drainage.
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If able put tube back in stoma
A naso gastic or naso jejunal tube. Also, a PEG (Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy) tube.
Nutrients, either a special liquid formula or pureed food, are delivered to a patient through a tube directly into the gastrointestinal tract, usually into the stomach or small intestine.
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 defects of the mouth, esophagus, or stomach, and problems.