Jejunal feeding tube (J-tube)

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

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 0
Moderate 0
Mild 2
None 0
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