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During an open
gastrostomy, a feeding tube is inserted through the skin into the stomach.
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Conditions Treated with an Open Gastrostomy:
An open gastrostomy may be performed in cases of inability to swallow, inability to ingest food, breathing in food and birth defects of the mouth, esophagus or stomach.
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The feeding tube
can be inserted through the mouth endoscopically as a non-surgical alternative.
A surgical alternative to an open gastrostomy is a laparoscopic gastrostomy.
Anesthesia with an Open Gastrostomy:
An open gastrostomy is performed under general anesthesia, which means that the patient is asleep and completely unaware during the procedure.
Potential Complications from an Open Gastrostomy:
Possible risks following an open gastrostomy include infection, bleeding, incisional hernia and a negative reaction to the anesthesia.
Prognosis after an Open Gastrostomy:
The prognosis for a positive end result following an open gastrostomy is good. The feeding tube must be kept clean at home.
