Gastrostomy

Gastrostomy in the endoscopic tube insertion procedure into the stomach of patients who cannot swallow food due to various reasons. The patient is supplied home-made or commercial formula by means of the gastronomic tube. When needed, gastronomic tube can be converted into a jejunostomy tube (small intestinal feeding tube).

Considerations before gastrostomy;

Gastrostomy can be given to inpatients or patients who apply to the outpatient clinic. Gastrostomy tube to be inserted during the procedure should be provided in advance. The patient should keep an empty stomach for 8-10 hours before the procedure. Patients do not feel pain as painkillers are administered locally and, when needed, sedation is administered intravenously. The procedure lasts approximately 15-20 minutes. With an exception of particular circumstances, the gastrostomy tube can be used 6-12 hours after the insertion. Gastrostomy tube should be controlled on a daily basis, medical dressing should be applied around it and it should be followed in respect to any possible infection. In the event of a recovery from swallowing disorder, gastrostomy tube can be removed or deformed tubes can be replaced easily without pain.

Gastrostomy reports can be received from the outpatient secretariat as of 15:00 in the following day.