A feeding tube provides nutrition when you can't eat or drink normally. Learn about its types and what it's like to live with one.

Gastrojejunostomy junction perforation is a rare yet critical complication associated with enteral tube placement, presenting unique challenges in patients with a history of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass ...

Enteral, or tube, feeding is used when a person has difficulty eating for any reason but still has a working gastrointestinal tract. Conditions that may require the use of a feeding tube include ...

Market Overview. The Feeding Tubes Market is a rapidly growing industry that caters to the increasing demand for enteral nutrition devices. Feeding tubes are medical devices designed to deliver ...

G tube: A gastric tube (G tube) offers direct access to the stomach through a surgical cut in the left upper side of your abdomen. This means it bypasses the mouth and throat entirely. It allows for ...

Tube feeding at home. You might need to go on using tube feeding after you leave the hospital. This may feel frightening at first, but most people get used to it. Try not to worry about it. You will ...

Tubes may puncture your baby’s esophageal tissue or enter their lungs instead of their stomach. Long-term tube feeding for babies can lead to stomach irritation, including bleeding or ulcers.

When is a feeding tube recommended. A feeding tube is normally recommended when a person is struggling to eat and drink to the point where he or she is not getting enough nutrients or is becoming ...

Feeding tubes deliver nutrition, hydration, and medication directly to a person’s stomach or intestines. A healthcare professional will insert it through the nose, mouth, or abdomen.