a small valve that is used to feed a person who is sometimes unable to feed themselves. Can be of great value in more severe cases of CMD (Congenital Muscular Dystrophy) to ensure that a child obtains adequate fluids and food to assist in their recovery. The valve goes directly to the stomach of the person and is put in place by a minor operation.
A plastic tube inserted into the stomach through a surgical incision in the abdomen. A gastrostomy tube is used to deliver liquified food to the digestive system when swallowing becomes dangerous or difficult.
a tube surgically placed into the stomach. Use to give high calorie formulas.
feeding tube that is inserted through an incision in the abdomen directly into the stomach.
is a tube through the abdominal wall into the stomach used for feeding children who cannot feed by mouth.
a feeding tube surgically placed through an opening from the abdomen to the stomach; tubes can also be placed endoscopically
a flexible plastic hollow tube placed into the stomach through the skin overlying the stomach
a rubber Tube that enters the skin over the stomach
a small rubber tube that enters the stomach through the skin in the cat's side
a tube placed in the gastrostomy as a means of feeding the patient. (gastrostomy-surgical creation of a gastric fistula through the abdominal wall to for the purpose of introducing food into the stomach.
A tube placed through a surgically created hole in the abdominal wall for the purpose of getting nourishment directly into the stomach. Used in cases of serious eating and/or swallowing disorders.
a tube that is surgically inserted into the stomach and used for feeding