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Which term describes the surgically placed feeding tube from the exterior of the body from the stomach?
The term that describes a surgically placed feeding tube from the exterior of the body into the stomach is "gastrostomy tube" or "G-tube." This type of tube is used to provide nutrition directly to the stomach for individuals who are unable to eat by mouth. It is inserted through the abdominal wall into the stomach and can be used for long-term feeding needs.
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What is the medical term meaning surgical placement of a feeding tube from the exterior of the body into the stomach?
gastrotomyA g-tube or gastrostomy tube is a surgical placed feeding tube from the exterior of hte body into the stomach.Gastrostomy
What would be the consequences if a person's stomach was surgically removed or did not function properly?
malabsorption
How do you be thin from being fat?
Move more, eat less or reduce stomach size surgically.
What can the starfish do with it's stomach when feeding?
eat
What can starfish do with it's stomach when feeding?
eat
What is the medical term meaning process of feeding through a naso-gastric tube into the stomach?
Gavage is the medical term meaning process of feeding through a nasogastric tube into the stomach.
Why does surgical removal of part of the stomach decrease appetite?
Oh that's simple, say the stomach is as big as someone's head, then the stomach is surgically operated on and becomes the size of both of your fists, the stomach doesn't need as much food ans the larger version - if you get what I mean, though.Oh that's simple, say the stomach is as big as someone's head, then the stomach is surgically operated on and becomes the size of both of your fists, the stomach doesn't need as much food ans the larger version - if you get what I mean, though.
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 rubber, is inserted into the stomach. The stomach is stitched.
What are gavage feedings?
Forced feeding by stomach tube.
What is the purpose of gavage feeding?
Because of problems with swallowing, a person may require tube feedings. That means the food must be liquified and carried directly to the stomach through tubes, bypassing the mouth and throat. This is called "gastric gavage." The tube may be inserted through the nose (naso-gastric) or through a surgically created hole in the person's neck, chest, stomach, or intestines.
Routes of administration of tube feeding?
Stomach, mouth, nose
Why are gastrostomy tubes place inside the stomach?
feeding purposes
