gastrostomy

• Procedimento cirúrgico que consiste na criação de uma abertura através da parede abdominal até o estômago, geralmente realizada para permitir a alimentação ou a descompressão gástrica.

A surgical procedure involving the creation of an opening through the abdominal wall into the stomach, often performed to allow for feeding or gastric decompression.

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   A surgical operation to create an artificial opening through the abdominal wall into the stomach, typically used for tube feeding or gastric drainage.

   Gastrostomia

   • The patient underwent a gastrostomy to receive nutrition directly into the stomach.
   • After the stroke, a gastrostomy tube was placed to ensure adequate feeding.
   • The surgeon explained that a temporary gastrostomy might be necessary during recovery.
   • Gastrostomy is often performed when swallowing is severely impaired.