An opening through the abdomen into the stomach. It is usually created to place a feeding tube.

A dome-like sheet of muscle that divides the chest cavity from the abdomen and is used in breathing.

An opening (stoma) in the abdomen made from the colon (part of the large bowel). Also, the operation that creates this stoma.

Fluid build-up in the abdomen, making it swollen and bloated.

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

A feeding tube inserted directly into the stomach through the abdomen using x-rays or other scans. A radiologist does the procedure….