A feeding tube insertion procedure, which is also called a gastrostomy, is a surgery where a feeding tube is installed in the ...

provides a non-surgical alternative to long-term enteral feeding. The gastrostomy tube, however, may deteriorate, malfunction, or be accidentally expelled, requiring replacement. A commercial ...

The thought of managing a gastrostomy tube, or G-tube, at home can be scary. This video streamlines the process and offers tips and techniques to aid both the person and the family caregiver managing ...

Tube gastrostomy A traditional gastrostomy device ... Reprinted with permission from The Decision to Place a Feeding Tube. Kids With Tubes News. 2000:12–13, a support group for parents and ...

Good understanding of the indications for percutaneous enteral tube feeding will prevent inappropriate procedures and ensure that the correct feeding route is selected at the appropriate time. Each ...

Findings suggest that feeding tubes placed before substantial weight loss may extend survival for people with ALS, the researchers said. The study, “Predictors of mortality post-gastrostomy in motor ...

A 26-year-old woman died in Stoke-on-Trent's main hospital after being readmitted just two months after being discharged. The ...

The court documents referenced are extensive, so they are included in their entirety at the bottom of the article. COLEMAN ...

Everything you need to know about The Lexington Letter, including what it reveals about Lumon and why it makes Severance ...

A new study measured use of feeding tubes in Canadian nursing home residents, finding similar trends to those in the United States. Many people with advanced dementia have a hard time eating ...