What is Jejunal feeding tube (J-tube)?
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TYPES:Generic: Feeding Tube
Jejunostomy tube is surgically implanted in the small intestine called the jejunum just below the stomach. The primary reason for use of the J-Tube is to bypass the stomach and to be fed directly into the intestinal tract.
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How do members experience Jejunal feeding tube (J-tube)?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
---|---|---|---|
General health | 4 | 1 | |
Gastroparesis | 2 | 1 | |
Malabsorption | 2 | 1 | |
Malnutrition | 2 | 0 | |
Superior mesenteric artery syndrome | 2 | 0 |
Common side effects
Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Abdominal bloating | 1 | |
Acid reflux | 1 |
Side effect severity
Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Severe | 0 | |
Moderate | 0 | |
Mild | 2 | |
None | 0 |
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