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1. Jejunostomy feeding tube : MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
Link: https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000181.htm
Description: WEBMedical Encyclopedia →. Jejunostomy feeding tube. A jejunostomy tube (J-tube) is a soft, plastic tube placed through the skin of the abdomen into the midsection of the small intestine. The tube delivers food and medicine until the …
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2. Feeding Jejunostomy Tube - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK562278/
Description: WEBJul 24, 2023 · Feeding jejunostomy refers to a surgically inserted tube, preferably in the proximal jejunum, to provide enteral nutrition or administer medications. This differs from a definitive jejunostomy, commonly done as part of …
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3. Jejunostomy Tube (J Tube) | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Link: https://www.chop.edu/treatments/jejunostomy-tubes
Description: WEBWhat is a jejunostomy tube (J-tube)? A jejunostomy tube, also called a J-tube, is a surgically placed directly into your child's small intestine to help with nutrition and growth. The tube is usually a red rubber tube that is stitched at …
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4. Jejunostomy feeding tube Information | Mount Sinai - New York
Link: https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/selfcare-instructions/jejunostomy-feeding-tube
Description: WEBBesides nutrition, tube feeding can provide fluids and medicines. It can also be used to remove stomach contents. The types of tubes used include the nasogastric tube (NG tube), the gastrostomy tube (G-tube or PEG-tube), and the jejunostomy tube (J-tube or PEJ-tube). The NG tube is inserted through the nose and is used for a short time.
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5. Percutaneous Gastrostomy and Jejunostomy - StatPearls - NCBI …
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK559215/
Description: WEBMay 29, 2023 · Objectives: Identify the indications of the placement of percutaneous gastrostomy and jejunostomy tubes. Describe the technique required for the placement of percutaneous gastrostomy and jejunostomy tubes. Review the potential complications of percutaneous gastrostomy and jejunostomy procedures.
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6. Placement of G Tube, J Tube, and GJ Tube - St. Jude together
Link: https://together.stjude.org/en-us/diagnosis-treatment/procedures/feeding-tube-placement-for-enteral-feeding/placement-gastrostomy-g-gastro-jejunostomy-gj-jejunostomy-j-tubes.html
Description: WEBA jejunostomy (J) tube is inserted directly through the wall of the intestine. These tubes are usually low-profile or button devices. If a long tube is placed first, it may be replaced with a low-profile device after the tract heals in about 6 weeks. The surgery may be minimally invasive (laparoscopic) using several small cuts or incisions.
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7. Discharge Instructions: Caring for Your Jejunostomy Tube (J-Tube)
Link: https://www.saintlukeskc.org/health-library/discharge-instructions-caring-your-jejunostomy-tube-j-tube
Description: WEBYou have been discharged with a feeding tube called a jejunostomy tube (J-tube or jejunal tube). The J-tube was put through your skin and into your small bowel (jejunum). This allows for feeding directly into your small bowel.
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8. About the Placement of Your PEG or PEJ Tube for Feeding
Link: https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/patient-education/peg-pej-tube-feeding
Description: WEBAug 1, 2023 · This information will help you get ready for your procedure to have a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) feeding tube or a percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy (PEJ) feeding tube placed at MSK. A PEG is a feeding tube that is placed into your stomach (see Figure 1, left).
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9. Care of Your Jejunostomy Tube (J-Tube) - Roswell Park …
Link: https://www.roswellpark.org/pted.php?pemID=PE534o
Description: WEBWhat is a jejunostomy tube (J-tube)? A jejunostomy tube, also called a J-tube or a PEJ (percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy) tube, is inserted through the skin and abdominal wall into the jejunum, a part of your small intestine. The tube is used for feeding and helps you maintain good nutrition, hydration, and body weight. Why do I need a J-tube?
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10. Caring for your JEJ tube - Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Link: https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/OH-193.20-Caring-for-your-JEJ-tube-new.pdf
Description: WEBA surgical jejunostomy (JEJ) tube is a small plastic tube that is inserted into your jejunum, part of your small bowel, by-passing your stomach. Your JEJ tube allows you to be fed directly into your jejunum and to receive the food and fluid that you …