Gastrostomy Feeding Procedure. The tube called a g tube is used for feeding or drainage. You may be recommended for a gastrostomy if for some reason you are unable to eat enough to sustain you such as if you are unable to swallow safely.
You may be recommended for a gastrostomy if for some reason you are unable to eat enough to sustain you such as if you are unable to swallow safely. During the procedure a physician places an endoscope a long thin flexible instrument about 1 2 inch in diameter into your mouth. The tube called a g tube is used for feeding or drainage.
A feeding tube is a device that s inserted into your stomach through your abdomen.
A gastrostomy tube is placed one of two ways. During the procedure a physician places an endoscope a long thin flexible instrument about 1 2 inch in diameter into your mouth. 1 percutaneously and 2 surgically. The gastrostomy or jejunostomy tubes can.
