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Gastrostomy tube placement - series: Normal anatomy

 Normal anatomy

Gastrostomy tube placement - series
Illustrations:

  • Normal anatomy
  • Indications
  • Incision
  • Procedure, part 1
  • Procedure, part 2
  • Aftercare
  • The stomach connects the esophagus to the small intestine, and acts as an important reservoir for food, prior to delivery to the small intestine .

    Update Date: 5/8/2008

    Updated by: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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