Jejunostomy tube change
Fluoroscopy-guided replacement of a jejunostomy feeding tube.
The information below is provided for general educational purposes only. It describes the procedure in general terms and may not apply to your specific situation. Only your interventional radiologist can provide you with personalized information adapted to your case.
What does this intervention involve?
Background
End-of-life or dysfunctional jejunostomy tube.
Procedure
New tube placed through existing tract. Fluoroscopic position check. Duration: 15-30 minutes.
Risks
Tract loss, peritonitis.
Recovery
Same-day feeding resumption.
Practical information
Local anesthesia. Outpatient procedure (return home the same day).
This information does not replace a medical consultation. Each procedure is adapted to the patient's individual situation. Your doctor will explain the specific details, expected benefits and potential risks during your consultation.
Doctors and centers/departments performing this intervention
8 doctors
Dr Ignacio ANDRES CANO
Radiologue interventionnelRennaz
Dr Frederic COHEN
Radiologue interventionnelAubagne, Marseille
Dr Arthur DAVID
Radiologue interventionnelNantes
Dr Vincent DUROUS
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay, Épagny
Dr Alexandre NÉROT
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay, Chambéry
Dr Matthieu PAPILLARD
Radiologue interventionnelGenève
Service de radiologie interventionnelle - CHU de NANTES
CHU (Centre Hospitalier Universitaire)Nantes
Dr Nicolas VILLARD
Radiologue interventionnelLausanne