TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 64. Gastrostomy Tube Replacement A1 - Reichman, Eric F. PY - 2013 T2 - Emergency Medicine Procedures, 2e AB - Gastrostomy tubes are commonly used devices that provide prolonged enteral support in patients who are unable to obtain sufficient nutrition orally. Simplified techniques for their placement and improved materials have made gastrostomies common in the outpatient setting. Emergency Physicians fill a valuable role in solving gastrostomy tube problems as many patients present to Emergency Departments with various gastrostomy tube complaints. This chapter reviews the methods and materials used in gastrostomies and the approaches to replacing displaced or malfunctioning gastrostomy tubes. SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accessemergencymedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=57706591 ER -