Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The establishment by a surgical operation of an opening from the exterior of the body into the jejunum.
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- noun medicine the
surgical creation of anopening into thejejunum to allowartificial feeding
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- noun surgical creation of an opening between the jejunum and the anterior abdominal wall; will allow artificial feeding
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Examples
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Oral feeding, sip feeding, and feeding using nasogastric, gastrostomy and jejunostomy tubes are all enteral nutrition.
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The Center also provides problem solving and solutions for gastrostomy/jejunostomy tube issues that may arise.
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Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy/jejunostomy placement is performed by a gastroenterologist and an interventional radiologist.
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The Pediatric Enteral Access Center provides evaluation and assessment of the need for enteral access (gastrostomy and jejunostomy feedings).
GI services 2010
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The Center also provides problem solving and solutions for gastrostomy/jejunostomy tube issues that may arise.
GI services 2010
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Oral feeding, sip feeding, and feeding using nasogastric, gastrostomy and jejunostomy tubes are all enteral nutrition.
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The Pediatric Enteral Access Center provides evaluation and assessment of the need for enteral access (gastrostomy and jejunostomy feedings).
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Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy/jejunostomy placement is performed by an interventional radiologist.
GI services 2010
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A jejunostomy tube, also called a "J-tube," is a surgically placed tube that is put directly into your child's small intestine.
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Rational Review 2009
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