What is another word for Tube Feeding?
Pronunciation: [tjˈuːb fˈiːdɪŋ] (IPA) 
Tube feeding is a medical procedure that provides necessary nutrients to patients who cannot chew or swallow their food properly, primarily due to illness or injury. There are several synonyms for tube feeding, including enteral feeding, gastrostomy, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG), nasogastric feeding, and feeding via nasojejunal tube. Each method has its unique features and is selected based on the individual patient's requirement. Enteral feeding involves the delivery of nutrients directly into the gastrointestinal tract. Gastrostomy is a surgical procedure to create an opening in the stomach for feeding. PEG is a minimally invasive procedure used to insert a feeding tube directly into the stomach or small bowel. Nasogastric feeding involves passing a tube through the nose and stomach. Lastly, feeding via the nasojejunal tube involves inserting a tube through the nose and into the small bowel.
