Curvatures of the stomach to its anterior portion are attached the two layers of the greater omentum, separated from each other by the gastroepiploic vessels. There are three arteries which primarily supply the greater curvature: and the gastroepiploic vessels: The lesser curvature of the stomach, extending between the cardiac and pyloric orifices, forms the right or medial border of the stomach. It descends as a continuation of the right margin of the esophagus in front of the fibers of the right crus of the diaphragm, and then, turning to the right, it crosses the first lumbar vertebra and ends at the pylorus. Nearer its
Feeding tube placed into the duodenum, the first part of the small intestine. These types of tubes are used for individuals who are unable to tolerate feeding into the stomach, due to dysfunction of the stomach, impaired gastric motility, severe reflux or vomiting. These types of tubes must be placed in a hospital setting. A gastric feeding tube (G-tube or "button") is a tube inserted through a small incision in the abdomen into the stomach and is used for long-term enteral nutrition. One type is the percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube which is placed endoscopically. The position of the endoscope can be