GASTROSTOMY TUBE: HOW TO FEED AND CARE FOR THE WOUND - GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS

What is gastrostomy and how to take care of the catheter



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Gastrostomy, also known as percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy or PEG, consists of placing a small flexible tube, known as a tube, from the skin, directly to the stomach, to allow feeding in cases in which the oral route can not be used. Thus, the placement of a gastrostomy is usually used in cases of: AVC; Cerebral hemorrhage; Cerebral palsy; Tumors in the throat; Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; Severe difficulty to swallow