A gastrostomy tube, or “G-tube,” provides access for long-term enteral nutrition in patients who are unable to eat. Gastrostomy tubes may be required in patients with cancer, stroke, traumatic brain ...

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy was associated with lower odds of blood transfusion, colon perforation, and mortality than surgical gastrostomy. The technique was also associated with higher odds ...

Post-gastrostomy complications range from 8 to 30%. These complications often occur following discharge into the community and may result in hospital readmission. Our unit previously reported a ...

The decision to place a gastrostomy tube in an infant can be confusing and difficult for both parents and professionals. A unified team approach is critical to communication and collaboration. Once ...

BRANDENBERG, Maddock and Schweitzer 1 reported the treatment by transgastric cyst gastrostomy of 2 patients with pancreatic pseudocysts and pancreatitis in 1951. Maddock suggested this procedure, ...

A feeding tube is a device that’s inserted into your stomach through your abdomen. It’s used to supply nutrition when you have trouble eating. Feeding tube insertion is also called percutaneous ...

Patients younger than 50 years who have multiple sclerosis (MS) who receive a gastrostomy tube to enable home enteral feeding live longer than those older than 50 years, according to a study published ...

Gastrostomy tubes are a lifeline for many who need long-term nutritional support, but they require consistent care to prevent complications. From daily cleaning routines to recognizing early signs of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “Despite the common clinical practice of delaying feedings after [percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)] ...

An NPSA Rapid Response Report outlines how to ensure that complications occurring after gastrostomy are detected and responded to without delay Gastrostomies are used to provide long term feeding for ...