What Are The Risks Of A Feeding Tube?
Constipation. Dehydration. Diarrhea. Skin Issues (around the site of your tube) Unintentional tears in your intestines (perforation) Infection in your abdomen (peritonitis) What is the life expectancy of a person with a feeding tube? Patients who receive a percutaneous feeding tube have a 30-day mortality risk of 18%–24% and aRead More →