| gastrostomy | <surgery> The operation of making a permanent opening into the stomach, for the introduction of food. Origin: Gastro- + Gr. Mouth. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| gastrostomy tube insertion | A surgical procedure to insert a tube into the stomach for purposes of nutrition. In this procedure, a small incision is made in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen while the patient is under general anaesthesia (can also be performed with a local anaesthetic). A thin flexible catheter is inserted into the stomach and then stitched in place. (27 Sep 1997) |