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Definition of "jejunostomy" []

  • The surgical creation of an opening into the jejunum to allow artificial feeding (noun)

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Use "jejunostomy" in a sentence
  • "Oral feeding, sip feeding, and feeding using nasogastric, gastrostomy and jejunostomy tubes are all enteral nutrition."
  • "Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy/jejunostomy placement is performed by a gastroenterologist and an interventional radiologist."
  • "The Pediatric Enteral Access Center provides evaluation and assessment of the need for enteral access (gastrostomy and jejunostomy feedings)."