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Feeding jejunostomy: a safe adjunct to laparotomy.

M al-Shehri1, P Makarewicz, J B Freeman

  • 1Division of General Surgery, University of Ottawa, Ottawa General Hospital, Ont.

Canadian Journal of Surgery. Journal Canadien De Chirurgie
|June 1, 1990
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Inserting feeding jejunostomy tubes is a safe procedure with few complications, even for critically ill patients. This study shows the benefits outweigh potential risks, justifying its use even if the tube is ultimately unused.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Procedures
  • Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Feeding jejunostomy tubes are crucial for critically ill and malnourished patients.
  • Surgeons often hesitate to place these tubes due to unknown complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the complication rates associated with feeding jejunostomy tube insertion.
  • To assess the overall safety and justification of the procedure.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 133 feeding jejunostomy tube insertions over 3 years.
  • Analysis of complications directly related to the insertion procedure.

Main Results:

  • The insertion of feeding jejunostomy tubes resulted in a low incidence of complications.

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  • The procedure was found to be safe and well-tolerated.

    • Conclusions:

    • Complications associated with feeding jejunostomy tube insertion are minimal.
    • The procedure is justified for use in appropriate patients, regardless of subsequent utilization.