Cut gastrostomy tube

What does "Cut gastrostomy tube" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

A "cut gastrostomy tube" refers to a medical situation where a tube that has been inserted into a patient's stomach through the abdomen has been accidentally severed or cut. This tube, known as a gastrostomy tube, is used to provide nutrition directly to the stomach when a patient cannot eat by mouth. If the tube is cut, it can cause serious problems, including leakage of the nutritional formula into the abdomen, which can lead to infection.

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