A<unk>  is a medical device used in the treatment of babies with esophageal atresia or other blockages of the gastro intestinal tract. It is a double-lumen<unk>  which is inserted through the baby's nostril or mouth into the stomach (or blind-end pouch). This provides decompression to a distended abdomen and also avoids backup of gas, stool or secretions overflowing into the trachea (windpipe) and causing problems such as aspiration pneumonia<unk> s can be flushed regularly with saline and attached to suction help remove secretions, stool, or excess air. Normally, a<unk>  is used only for hours or days while the baby develops or awaits surgical intervention, but in cases where surgery has to be delayed a<unk>  may be needed for weeks or even months.
Replogle tube
Feeding tube
Gastric balloon
Bogota bag
Enterostomy
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy
Gastroenterostomy
Enterostomal therapist