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Jejunostomy—technique and controversies

Author(s) -

Shrey Patel,

Charles Bakhos

Publication year - 2019

Publication title -

journal of visualized surgery

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

ISSN - 2221-2965

DOI - 10.21037/jovs.2019.03.15

Subject(s) - jejunostomy , medicine , dysphagia , esophageal cancer , malnutrition , surgery , feeding tube , general surgery , tube (container) , cancer , parenteral nutrition , engineering , mechanical engineering

Malnutrition is quite common in patients with esophageal cancer, and can be secondary to tumor related dysphagia or treatment side effects. Traditionally, open feeding jejunostomy tube was performed in all patients undergoing surgical treatment of esophageal cancer. With the advent of minimally invasive approaches, placement of the jejunostomy tube can be currently accomplished with either robotic or laparoscopic assistance. Here, we discuss the technical aspects as well as the pros and cons of a minimally invasive jejunostomy feeding tube placement.

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