gastrostomy
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- noun
- /ˌɡæstrəˈstɑmi/
- Specialized
:
gastrostomía
- The last week or so of his life, my dad had a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy—a feeding tube or G-tube was implanted because he was aspirating all his food and drink.
- gastrostomy tube
- gastrostomy tube placement
- percutaneous gastrostomy
Examples
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The surgeon explained that a gastrostomy will provide a direct way to feed the patient.
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In patients with a gastrostomy, it can be administered via that route.
Academic text (2000) -
Dr. Butz has recommended a gastrostomy.
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Several days after admission, the patient was taken to the operating room for a complete resection of the mass and a percutaneous gastrostomy.
Academic text (1999) -
Postoperatively, the patient did well clinically, likely because of the gastrostomy tube placement and fundoplication.
Academic text (2008) -
The Council warned schools to be prepared for children who may be dependent on ventilators, tracheotomy tubes, and gastrostomy tube feeding.
Academic text (1996) -
He had been fed through a nasal feeding tube, and a doctor suggested a gastrostomy feeding tube and a Nissen fundoplication.
Blog text (14) -
The patient underwent a laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication and gastrostomy tube placement secondary to aspiration and gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Academic text (2008) -
After the gastrostomy, the patient will receive nutrition through a tube connected to their stomach.
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A gastrostomy is often necessary for patients who cannot swallow food safely.
How Invasive
Surface Forms
Morphology
gastrostomy = gastro + stomy (semi-transparent) = gastro + stomy
The components 'gastro' and 'stomy' are clear, but the specific medical procedure meaning requires specialized knowledge.
Etymology
The word gastrostomy comes from two parts: gastro- meaning 'stomach' and -stomy meaning 'an opening'. So a gastrostomy is a surgical opening made into the stomach to allow feeding or drainage.