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Tube Feeding |
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A solution of nutrients (proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, trace minerals) can be delivered directly to the digestive tract through a thin plastic feeding tube. The tube may be inserted directly into the stomach or intestine through a small incision in the abdomen.
(Courtesy of Dale Medical Products, Inc.)