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Perforation of the Small Bowel after Insertion of Feeding Jejunostomy: A Case Report

Victor J. Sorensen, M.D.

Nutritional Support Service Section, Division of Trauma Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan

Fuad Rafidi, M.D.

Nutritional Support Service Section, Division of Trauma Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan

Farouck N. Obeid, M.D.

Nutritional Support Service Section, Division of Trauma Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan

Feeding jejunostomy has become a useful method of feeding many patients with upper digestive tract dysfunction from a variety of causes. Although problems infrequently do occur with the tube itself, such as dislodgement or obstruction, most patients tolerate the procedure well. We report here a case of perforation of the jejunum that was caused by the tube itself and required reoperation. As with many problems in surgery, careful attention to technical details should help prevent this and other problems after feeding tube insertion. (Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition 11 :202-204, 1987)

Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, Vol. 11, No. 2, 202-204 (1987)
DOI: 10.1177/0148607187011002202
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