Gastrojejunal feeding tube

What does "Gastrojejunal feeding tube" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

A gastrojejunal feeding tube is a special tube that doctors use to provide nutrition directly to the stomach and small intestine. This is often used for people who have trouble eating or digesting food normally. The tube is inserted through the skin and into the stomach, then threaded into the small intestine. This allows liquid food to bypass the mouth and esophagus, going straight to the areas of the body that can absorb it.

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