Assertion: g tube | /r/HasProperty | difficulty
Facets:
value: because of stroke
type: CAUSE
value: because of anatomic disorders
type: CAUSE
value: with swallowing
type: OTHER
value: because of neurologic
type: CAUSE
value: because of esophageal atresia
type: CAUSE
Source sentences:
text: The G-tube can be useful where there is difficulty with swallowing because of neurologic or anatomic disorders (stroke, esophageal atresia, tracheoesophageal fistula, radiotherapy for head and neck cancer), and to decrease the risk of aspiration pneumonia.