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PERCUTANEOUS ENDOSCOPIC GASTROSTOMY [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-07-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgery
  • The Stomach
DEF

Gastrostomy involving the creation of an opening in the abdominal cavity, usually by puncturing the abdominal wall and stomach after distention of the stomach by endoscopic methods.

OBS

This is a treatment for disorders or dysfunctions of the mouth or esophagus and allows food and medication to reach the patient.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chirurgie
  • Estomac

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cirugía
  • Fisiología del estómago
DEF

Tipo de gastrostomía que consiste en la creación de un nuevo orificio en el estómago, realizado mediante la punción de la pared abdominal después de distender el estómago para la endoscopia.

OBS

Se trata de un tratamiento para alteraciones de la boca y el esófago y permite que el paciente reciba alimentación y medicación.

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