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What Is Use Of G-Tube?
i had a bowel obstuction and internal hernia they put in a g-tube because when they went in my stomache was full of bowel so i drain it now into a container to measure it at first it was attached to a bag like a cathator bag but ithe stuff coming out has gone done so i just need the tube and container what i want to know is why is this tube needed my dr says that it will come out what is he looking for?
Mon, 29 Jul 2019
Hello,
A gastric feeding tube (G-tube or "button") is a tube inserted through a small incision in the abdomen into the stomach and is used for long-term enteral nutrition. Gastric feeding tubes are suitable for long-term use, though they sometimes need to be replaced if used long-term.
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Take care
Regards,
Dr Monish De, Oncologist
A gastric feeding tube (G-tube or "button") is a tube inserted through a small incision in the abdomen into the stomach and is used for long-term enteral nutrition. Gastric feeding tubes are suitable for long-term use, though they sometimes need to be replaced if used long-term.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Monish De, Oncologist
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