gastrostomy

Meanings

• Noun

  A surgical procedure in which a small opening is created through the abdominal wall and into the stomach to allow for the insertion of a tube for feeding or medication.

  - "The patient required a gastrostomy after suffering a stroke."
  - "The gastrostomy tube was removed following the patient's recovery."

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Variants

List of all variants of gastrostomy that leads to same result
gastrectomies , gastrectomy

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek words 'gastr-' (stomach) and '-stoma' (opening).

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Trivia

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1. Gastrostomies were first performed in the late 1800s.

2. There are different types of gastrostomies, including laparoscopic and open procedures.

3. Gastrostomies have been used in both adults and children for various medical conditions.

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Related Concepts

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1. Enteral feeding: A method of providing nutrients directly into the digestive system through a tube, such as a gastrostomy tube.

2. Gastrostomy tube: A medical device inserted into the stomach through a gastrostomy for feeding or medication administration.

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Culture

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In literature, gastrostomy is mentioned in medical texts and narratives. It has been a significant medical intervention for individuals with swallowing difficulties or those unable to consume food and fluids through the mouth.

How to Memorize "gastrostomy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a surgical procedure where a small opening is created in the abdominal wall and into the stomach, allowing for the insertion of a tube for feeding or medication.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gastrostomy' with the idea of a surgical procedure used for feeding or medication administration directly to the stomach.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'gastric' (stomach) and '-stoma' (opening).

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