Indications for gastrostomy
| Indications for gastrostomy | Example |
|---|---|
| CVA, cerebrovascular accident. | |
| Neurological disorders of swallowing | CVA, multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease, Parkinson’s disease, cerebral palsy. |
| Cognitive impairment and depressed consciousness | Head injury |
| Mechanical obstruction to swallowing | Oropharyngeal or oesophageal cancer, radiation enteropathy |
| Long term partial failure of intestinal function requiring supplementary intake | Short bowel, fistulae, cystic fibrosis |