1. The gastrostomy tube is associated with its own set of complications. 2. The change of a gastrostomy tube is not without risks. 3. This method requires a nasogastric or gastrostomy tube and pump. 4. If he goes without a gastrostomy tube , he will starve to death. 5. My source says " gastrostomy tube ". 6. The loop-gastrostomy tube is a recent innovation which minimizes the risks of tube change. 7. Evidence for the restoration of function includes decreasing gastrostomy tube returns and increasing discharge varies between procedures. 8. Many patients have a gastrostomy tube ( g-tube ) inserted for medication and / or feeds. 9. Fundoplications ( by preventing regurgitation ) and gastrostomy tubes ( to provide nonoral nutrition ) have reduced the frequency of hospitalization. 10. Many of the patients have Gastrostomy Tube ( G-Tube ), Tracheostomy Care ( Trach ), or Ventilator ( Vent ).