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A jejunostomy is a surgical procedure to create an opening into the jejunum, the middle section of the small intestine. This opening, known as a stoma, allows for the insertion of a feeding tube. A jejunostomy tube is used to provide nutrition, hydration, and medication directly into the jejunum, bypassing the stomach and duodenum. This method of feeding is often referred to as jejunostomy tube feeding or J-tube feeding.
The procedure is typically performed when a person is unable to eat or drink normally due to
A jejunostomy can be created surgically or endoscopically. Surgical jejunostomy involves an open or laparoscopic abdominal
Complications associated with jejunostomy can include infection at the stoma site, dislodgement or blockage of the