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nasogastric (NG) tube

A plastic feeding tube that passes in through the nasal passageway and directly into the stomach….

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….

percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube

A feeding tube inserted directly into the stomach through the abdomen. A gastroenterologist does the procedure….

stent

A tube placed into a blocked organ to create a passage for substances to pass through….

sigmoidoscope

The rigid or flexible tube used during a sigmoidoscopy….

bowel

The long, tube-shaped organ in the abdomen that is part of the digestive tract. The bowel has two parts: the small and large bowel. The large bowel includes the colon and the rectum.

bronchoscopy

An internal examination of the airways using a tube called a bronchoscope that is inserted into the mouth, throat and lungs.

cannula

A plastic tube inserted into a narrow opening (usually a vein) so that fluids can be introduced or removed.

catheter

A hollow, flexible tube through which fluids can be passed into the body or drained from it.

central venous access device (CVAD)

A type of thin plastic tube inserted into a vein. The CVAD gives access to a vein so blood or chemotherapy can be given, and blood can be taken. Types of CVADs include central lines, Hickman lines, peripherally inserted central…