Jejunostomy refers to an artificial opening into the jejunum. It is performed to allow feeding tube placement. Jejunostomy is an alternative to gastrostomy when the stomach is unsuitable for a feeding tube.
It can be performed either endoscopically, or with formal surgery.[1]
The advantage over a gastrostomy is its low risk of aspiration. Disadvantages include small bowel obstruction, ischemia, and requirement for continuous feeding.
References
- ^ Pearce, CB; Duncan HD (April 2002). "Enteral feeding. Nasogastric, nasojejunal, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy, or jejunostomy: its indications and limitations". Postgraduate Medical Journal 78 (918): 198–204. doi:. PMID 11930022. http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/picrender.fcgi?artid=1742333&blobtype=pdf.
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