Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Gastrostomy

Creation of an artificial external opening into the stomach for nutritional support or gastrointestinal compression.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Creation of an artificial external opening into the stomach for nutritional support or gastrointestinal compression.

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Synonyms

1 entry terms
  • Gastrostomies

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Aspects Covered

17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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67(65)

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  1. E04w.210w.496w
  2. E04w.579w.408w

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NLM Classification

WI 380

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Gastrostomy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D005774. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D005774
  2. Gastrostomy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gastrostomy
  3. Gastrostomy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1495687