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Gastrostomy (G) Tube Definition

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Updated December 26, 2007

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Definition: A gastrostomy tube, or G tube, is a tube that is placed directly into the stomach for long term administration of food, fluids, and medications. The most common type is a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube.
Also Known As: feeding tube, G tube, PEG tube
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