A jejunostomy tube (J-tube) is a soft, plastic tube placed through the skin of the abdomen into the midsection of the small intestine. The tube delivers food and medicine until you are healthy enough to eat by mouth.

G-tube is a medical device, inserted in the stomach via a small abdominal cut. J-tube is a medical device, inserted into the middle part of the small intestine (the jejunum). G-tube is used to provide the necessary medications and nutrition, to release stomach gases, and for gastric drainage.

2023年7月24日 · Feeding jejunostomy refers to a surgically inserted tube, preferably in the proximal jejunum, to provide enteral nutrition or administer medications. This differs from a definitive jejunostomy, commonly done as part of gastric resection by a Roux-en-Y technique.

A jejunostomy tube, also called a J-tube, is a surgically placed directly into your child's small intestine to help with nutrition and growth. The tube is usually a red rubber tube that is stitched at the stoma site, which is the opening in the skin.

The J tube (jejunostomy tube), on the other hand, is a soft, plastic tube placed through the skin of the abdomen into the mid-section of the small intestine (the jejunum). The endoscopic approach to place a J tube is similar to the one used for the PEG tube.

A feeding tube (G tube, GJ tube, or J tube) may be surgically placed in the stomach or intestine. Learn about gastrostomy, gastro-jejunostomy, and jejunostomy.

The main difference between the G tube and the J tube is that the G tube is used for long-term nutrition and inserted into the stomach through the abdomen, while the J tube is inserted into the small intestine through the abdomen.

Lincare offers home enteral therapy, durable medical equipment, and feeding supplies to help you maintain proper nutrition and promote recovery.

A feeding jejunostomy tube is a medical device inserted into the small intestine through the abdomen to provide nutrition directly to the digestive system when oral feeding is not possible.

TubeFed is here to guide you through the placement of your loved ones J Tube and what comes after! Learn more about what to expect from your new feeding tube.