A gastrostomy is the creation of an artificial external opening into the stomach for nutritional support or gastric decompression, typically through an incision in the epigastrium. First devised over a century ago using the open Stamm technique, it can also be performed by a surgical approach, a percutaneous approach guided by interventional radiology, or percutaneous endoscopic or ultrasound-guided gastrostomy.
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Origin YearYear given is for the open Stamm gastrostomy technique, the original form of the procedure. FAQs
Who needs a gastrostomy feeding tube and how long does recovery take?
Used when a person cannot eat enough by mouth; the stomach and abdomen usually heal in 5 to 7 days.
A gastrostomy feeding tube is used for people who cannot swallow correctly, who cannot take enough food by mouth to stay healthy, or who often breathe in food when eating. It is also used for babies born with birth defects of the mouth, esophagus or stomach. The tube may be needed for a short time or permanently. The main risks of inserting it are bleeding and infection. The stomach and abdomen usually heal in 5 to 7 days, and feedings begin slowly with clear liquids and increase gradually. This describes what the sources hold and is not medical advice.
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1. Wikipedia
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2. Wikipedia: Gastrostomy
Techniques
first devised in 1894 by the American Gastric Surgeon, Martin Stamm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gastrostomy, lead section
A gastrostomy is the creation of an artificial external opening into the stomach for nutritional support or gastric decompression.
Typically this would include an incision in the patient's epigastrium as part of a formal operation.
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