The main difference is that the physician inserts the G-tube percutaneously into the stomach, but he inserts a J-tube (percutaneous jejunostomy tube) directly into the jejunum, says Margaret Lamb, RHIT, CPC, Great Falls Clinic, Great Falls, Mont. ... more

A G-tube or gastric tube is a tube surgically inserted through the stomach wall into the stomach. Food and medication is infused through the tube which is left implanted for a period of time. People have G-tubes because they cannot eat normally ... more

A Gastrostomy Tube (G-tube) is either a tube or button (skin-level device) placed into the stomach through the abdominal (belly) wall. This is usually done during the same operation as a Nissen fundoplication if the child also has reflux. A ... more

Temodar capsules are indicated for the treatment of refractory anaplastic astrocytoma. The product information sheet by Schering states that the capsules should not be opened because of the carcinogenicity. Also, there is no data available on the ... more