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  • 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 an opening into the jejunum to allow artificial 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

  • Oral feeding, sip feeding, and feeding using nasogastric, gastrostomy and jejunostomy tubes are all enteral nutrition.

    Biliary Atresia Glossary 2010

  • The Center also provides problem solving and solutions for gastrostomy/jejunostomy tube issues that may arise.

    Pediatric Enteral Access Center 2010

  • Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy/jejunostomy placement is performed by a gastroenterologist and an interventional radiologist.

    Pediatric Enteral Access Center 2010

  • The Pediatric Enteral Access Center provides evaluation and assessment of the need for enteral access (gastrostomy and jejunostomy feedings).

    GI services 2010

  • The Center also provides problem solving and solutions for gastrostomy/jejunostomy tube issues that may arise.

    GI services 2010

  • Oral feeding, sip feeding, and feeding using nasogastric, gastrostomy and jejunostomy tubes are all enteral nutrition.

    Alagille Syndrome Glossary 2009

  • The Pediatric Enteral Access Center provides evaluation and assessment of the need for enteral access (gastrostomy and jejunostomy feedings).

    Pediatric Enteral Access Center 2010

  • Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy/jejunostomy placement is performed by an interventional radiologist.

    GI services 2010

  • A jejunostomy tube, also called a "J-tube," is a surgically placed tube that is put directly into your child's small intestine.

    Pediatric surgery: Jejunostomy Tubes 2008

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    Rational Review 2009

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