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Care of Gastrostomy Tube (Tan Tock Seng Hospital)
Overview
This comprehensive guide teaches patients and caregivers how to properly care for a gastrostomy tube, a feeding tube inserted through the abdominal wall into the stomach for nutrition, medication, or gastric decompression. It covers daily cleaning procedures, feeding protocols, troubleshooting common problems like blockages and leakage, recognizing complications such as infections, and when to seek medical help for tube-related issues.
This article was published by Tan Tock Seng Hospital and updated in 2026.