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How common is it to use a prior stoma (closed 2yrs, nonsurgical) to place another gtube? rate of success without complications? first gtube ws painful
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Good idea: I would think it would be a good idea to use the same tract. The stomach will likely be adhered to the abdominal wall in that spot making it easier.
Answered 2/21/2014
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Common: G tubes are messy and painful often. But it isn't related to the site most of the time.
Answered 8/28/2012
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