Pediatric gastrostomy tube feeding is a critical intervention for ... and aspiration (inhaling food into the lungs), which complicate their nutritional management[4]. Multidisciplinary teams ...

The food moves into the stomach from the esophagus ... Patients may require gastrostomy tube feeding for many reasons, including as a treatment for Crohn's disease and celiac disease.

Gastrostomy Tube: A tube inserted through the ... Blenderized Tube Feeding (BTF): A method of enteral feeding that uses blended whole foods instead of commercial formulas. Commercial Formula ...