He explains: “A patient with stomach cancer, who has a gastrostomy [a feeding tube that goes directly to the stomach], does not via their mouth. If we were able to perceive flavor in the intestine, ...
John J. Vargo, MD, and Jeffrey L. Ponsky, MD, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio. Pneumoperitoneum has been observed in 36% of patients undergoing PEG tube placement. [38] It is ...
The decision to place a gastrostomy tube in an infant can be confusing and difficult for both parents and professionals. A unified team approach is critical to communication and collaboration.