Gastrostomy is performed because a patient temporarily or permanently needs to be fed directly through a tube in the stomach. Reasons for feeding by gastrostomy include birth defects of the mouth, esophagus, or stomach, and problems sucking or swallowing. Gastrostomy is also performed to provide drainage for the stomach when it is necessary to bypass a long-standing obstruction of the stomach outlet into the small intestine. Obstructions may be caused by peptic ulcer scarring or a tumor.
Definition of vitalism. 1  1 : a doctrine that the functions of a living organism are due to a vital principle distinct from physicochemical forces. 2  2 : a doctrine that the processes of life are not explicable by the laws of physics and chemistry alone and that life is in some part self-determining.
Spiritism, known as Espiritismo in Spanish, is the religious belief in the power and ability of spirits to affect human life.This type of spiritualism is practiced by many Caribbean peoples, as well as citizens of Latin America.he ability to communicate with the spirits in Espiritismo is known as psychic ability, grace, or by other terminology. Many Espiritistas, who believe themselves to have these gifts, require that they should not be spoken of, as their spirit guides could get angry.