Prolonged use of gastrostomy tubes in children with intestinal failure is associated with an increased likelihood of persistent gastrocutaneous fistulae, according to a new study published online July ...
July 15, 2014– Placement of a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube has become an "essential" technique for children and young people with a wide range of problems with feeding and nutrition, ...
A feeding tube is a device that’s inserted into your stomach through your abdomen. It’s used to supply nutrition when you have trouble eating. Feeding tube insertion is also called percutaneous ...