
Gastrostomy Tubes (G Tube) - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
A gastrostomy tube, often called a G tube, is a surgically placed device used to give direct access to your child's stomach for supplemental feeding, hydration or medicine.
Gastrostomy Tube (G-Tube) (for Parents) | Nemours KidsHealth
A gastrostomy tube (also called a G-tube) is a tube inserted through the belly that brings nutrition directly to the stomach. It's one of the ways doctors can make sure kids who have trouble …
Placement of G Tube, J Tube, and GJ Tube - St. Jude together
A feeding tube (G tube, GJ tube, or J tube) may be surgically placed in the stomach or intestine. Learn about gastrostomy, gastro-jejunostomy, and jejunostomy.
Gastrostomy Tube (G-Tube) Home Care - Cincinnati Children's …
A gastrostomy tube (G-Tube) is used to deliver nutrition or medication, or to vent the stomach. Get details on home care for a G-Tube in kids.
Gastrostomy Tube (G-Tube) | University of Utah Health
A gastrostomy tube, or G-tube, is a tube inserted through the belly, giving direct access to your child’s stomach. G-tubes are used to give children formula or other supplemental feeding …
Gastrostomy Tube for Decompression | Treatments - UW Health
A gastrostomy is a procedure that creates a small opening in your outer abdomen into the stomach to place a thin tube (g-tube). This tube will allow you to drain fluids out of your …
created tract from the abdominal wall into the stomach. Uses include administering formula, liquids, and medications when patients are unable to take. by mouth or require supplemental …
An introduction to your child’s gastrostomy tube
This information will help you learn about your child’s gastrostomy tube, how to care for it at home, and what to do if there is a problem.
Feeding tube insertion - gastrostomy - Mount Sinai Health System
A gastrostomy feeding tube (G-tube) insertion is the placement of a feeding tube through the skin and the stomach wall. It goes directly into the stomach. The stomach connects the esophagus …
Patient Instructions: Balloon Gastrostomy Tube (G tube)
A gastrostomy tube, or G tube, is a silicone tube with a balloon at the end. The tube is placed through an opening into the stomach, also called the stoma, and balloon is filled with water.