Immediately after gastrostomy tube insertion, document the following: Type of tube used (mushroom or balloon tip) Radiologic approach The gastrostomy tube is guided into the correct position using ...

Ponsky, MD, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio. Pneumoperitoneum has been observed in 36% of patients undergoing PEG tube placement. [38] It is theorized that excessive air insufflation ...

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is an endoscopic medical procedure in which a tube (PEG tube) is passed into a patient's stomach through the abdominal wall, most commonly to provide a means ...

People with cystic fibrosis (CF) often require more calories per day than those without the disease and commonly have problems with digestion and absorption of nutrients. Malnutrition (lack of proper ...

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The thought of managing a gastrostomy tube, or G-tube, at home can be scary. This video streamlines the process and offers tips and techniques to aid both the person and the family caregiver managing ...