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Perforation of the Small Bowel after Insertion of Feeding Jejunostomy: A Case Report
Author(s) -
Sorensen Victor J.,
Rafidi Fuad,
Obeid Farouck N.
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.935
H-Index - 98
eISSN - 1941-2444
pISSN - 0148-6071
DOI - 10.1177/0148607187011002202
Subject(s) - jejunostomy , medicine , perforation , jejunum , surgery , feeding tube , tube (container) , bowel obstruction , digestive tract , parenteral nutrition , mechanical engineering , punching , materials science , engineering , metallurgy
Feeding jejunostomy has become a useful method of feeding many patients with upper digestive tract dysfunction from a variety of causes. Although problems infrequently do occur with the tube itself, such as dislodgement or obstruction, most patients tolerate the procedure well. We report here a case of perforation of the jejunum that was caused by the tube itself and required reoperation. As with many problems in surgery, careful attention to technical details should help prevent this and other problems after feeding tube insertion. (Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition 11 :202–204, 1987)