gastrostomy
An opening through the abdomen into the stomach. It is usually created to place a feeding tube.
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percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube
A feeding tube inserted directly into the stomach through the abdomen. A gastroenterologist does the procedure….
radiologically inserted gastrostomy (RIG) tube
A feeding tube inserted directly into the stomach through the abdomen using x-rays or other scans. A radiologist does the procedure….