Gastrostomy (Noun)
Meaning
Surgical creation of an opening through the abdominal wall into the stomach (as for gastrogavage).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The gastrostomy procedure involved making a small incision in the abdominal wall to create a direct pathway to the stomach.
- A gastrostomy tube was inserted in the patient to facilitate feeding and alleviate her severe dysphagia.
- Following a traumatic brain injury, the patient required a gastrostomy for nutritional support and hydration.
- The surgeon carefully performed the gastrostomy to minimize complications and ensure the patient's comfort.
- The gastrostomy allowed the patient's caregivers to easily administer medications and nutrients directly into the stomach.