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The meaning of the word "Gastrostomy" in English


Gastrostomy n. : The operation of making a permanent opening into the stomach, for the introduction of food.

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Differences between Gastrostomy tube and nasogastric tube.?

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Gastrostomy, free encyclopedia, stomach, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, gastrostomy tube, search, nutritional support, compression, incision, surgical approach, PEG, navs, Personal tools, Interaction, Toolbox, Languages, Upper gastrointestinal series, non-profit organization.

Defination from the web:
... surgical approach or percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG). The opening may be used for feeding, such as with a gastrostomy tube. ... Gastrostomy (Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy) · Gastrectomy (Billroth I, Billroth II, Roux-en-Y) · Bariatric surgery (Gastric bypass surgery, ... 

synonyms
  (noun) operation
  (noun) surgery
  (noun) surgical operation
  (noun) surgical procedure
  (noun) surgical process


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