What are two reasons for performing a gastrostomy?

Answer 1

Gastrostomy is done because a patient temporarily or permanently needs to be fed directly through a tube in the stomach.

This procedure can be done for:

1.Babies with birth abnormalities of the mouth, esophagus or stomach[e.g tracheal esophageal fistula]

2.Patients who cannot swallow correctly.

3.Patients who cannot take enough food by mouth to stay healthy.

4.Patients who often breath in food when eating.

Answer 2

A gastrostomy is a procedure whereby a tube is inserted through the wall of the abdomen and into the stomach. Two reasons for performing a gastrostomy are for feeding or drainage.

Answer 3

Feeding purposes