Feeding tube insertion is also called percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG), esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), and G-tube insertion. This treatment is reserved for when you have trouble eating ...

A gastrostomy tube, or “G-tube,” provides access for long-term enteral nutrition in patients who are unable to eat. Gastrostomy tubes may be required in patients with cancer, stroke ...

Impact of alcohol and drug dependence among hospitalized patients with cancers of the lip, oral cavity and pharynx. This is an ASCO Meeting Abstract from the 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting I. This abstract ...

An NPSA Rapid Response Report outlines how to ensure that complications occurring after gastrostomy are detected and responded to without delay Gastrostomies are used to provide long term feeding for ...

A Quality Improvement Initiative to Reduce Gastrostomy Tube Placement in Aspirating Patients, Pediatrics (2020). DOI: 10.1542/peds.2019-0325 Journal information: Pediatrics ...

Research suggests that parents who have children who require gastrostomy feedings have a number of specific concerns during the first year, including adequate growth, lack of interest or enjoyment ...

Jaslok Hospital successfully treated a 30-week premature infant with a rare tracheo-oesophageal fistula. The case highlights ...

The decision to place a gastrostomy tube is a difficult one for many families. Discussions with parents can begin immediately after birth if the indication for a gastrostomy tube is clear.

The impact of admitting ward on resource utilization and outcomes among hospitalized cancer survivors. This is an ASCO Meeting Abstract from the 2024 ASCO Quality Care Symposium. This abstract does ...

In March 2003 NHSQIS issued two further best practice statements on caring for the patient with a tracheostomy and on nasogastric and gastrostomy tube feeding for children being cared for in the ...