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gastrostomy

[ UK /ɡæstɹˈɒstəmi/ ]
NOUN
  1. surgical creation of an opening through the abdominal wall into the stomach (as for gastrogavage)

How To Use gastrostomy In A Sentence

  • The family didn't want a gastrostomy tube placed, but they weren't ready to say goodbye, either.
  • Stroke and Parkinson's disease are the leading causes, frequently requiring enteral alimentation through nasogastric or gastrostomy tubes.
  • _Retrograde esophagoscopy_ through a gastrostomy wound offers some advantages over peroral treatment; but unless the gastrostomy is high, the procedure is undoubtedly more difficult. Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery
  • One night the junction between his gastrostomy tube and the feeding tube became disconnected.
  • The Center also provides problem solving and solutions for gastrostomy/jejunostomy tube issues that may arise. Pediatric Enteral Access Center
  • The only acute illnesses not detected were acute gastroenteritis, gastrostomy infection and seizure.
  • The Pediatric Enteral Access Center provides evaluation and assessment of the need for enteral access (gastrostomy and jejunostomy feedings). GI services
  • Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy/jejunostomy placement is performed by an interventional radiologist. GI services
  • The Pediatric Enteral Access Center provides evaluation and assessment of the need for enteral access (gastrostomy and jejunostomy feedings). GI services
  • Oral feeding, sip feeding, and feeding using nasogastric, gastrostomy and jejunostomy tubes are all enteral nutrition. Biliary Atresia Glossary
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