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What are signs a g tube site is not healing/closing after removal? what's the best way to clean the site after removal?

Q: what are signs a g tube site is not healing/closing after removal? what's the best way to clean the site after removal?

Clean &amp; moist : Keep the site clean AND moist with a moist gauze pad. Ok to shower. If there is no stomach contents coming bout, it is healing. That would be green liquid. Hope this helps!

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Dr. David Earle answered

Clean & moist : Keep the site clean AND moist with a moist gauze pad. Ok to shower. If there is no stomach contents coming bout, it is healing. That would be green liquid. Hope this helps!

Dr Brand agreed

Answered 2/24/2018

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Dr. Zbigniew Moszczynski answered

Specializes in General Surgery

If it leaking fluid: The site should usually close in 2-3 was and completely heal in 4-6 weeks. Sometimes it may need a stitch if the tube was there for very long.

Answered 8/20/2016

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A member asked:

What are signs a g tube site is not healing/closing after removal? what's the best way to clean the site after removal?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. David Earle answered

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