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jejunostomy
Pronunciation: jeh-joo-NOS-toh-mee
Surgical creation of an opening between the jejunum and abdominal wall for feeding access in pediatric patients.
Full Definition
A jejunostomy is a surgical procedure that creates an opening (stoma) between the jejunum (middle portion of the small intestine) and the abdominal wall surface. In pediatric gastroenterology, this procedure provides direct access to the small intestine for nutrition delivery when oral or gastric feeding is not possible. The procedure may be temporary or permanent and is often performed in children with severe gastroesophageal reflux, gastroparesis, or anatomical abnormalities. A feeding tube (J-tube) is typically placed through the stoma.
In Context
- "Following multiple failed gastrostomy attempts, the surgical team proceeded with jejunostomy for nutritional support." — Operative report
Also known as
J-tube placement
Don't confuse with
gastrostomy
ileostomy