Inserción de una sonda de gastrostomía

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Inserción de una sonda de gastrostomía

Nombres alternativos:

Inserción de sonda de gastrostomía; Inserción de sonda de alimentación; Inserción de sonda en el estómago; Inserción de sonda de gastrostomía endoscópica percutánea

Expectativas después de la cirugía:

Se trata de una cirugía en su mayor parte simple con un buen pronóstico.

Convalecencia:

El estómago y el abdomen sanan en un período de cinco a siete días y el dolor moderado se puede tratar con medicamentos. La alimentación comienza lentamente con dieta líquida y luego se irá aumentando en forma paulatina.

Al paciente o a la familia se le enseña:

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