title: Laparoscopic-guided jejunostomy.
abstract: The proximal jejunum is the preferred site for long-term enteral access in the patient at risk for aspiration. Herein we describe a laparoscopic technique for the creation of a feeding tube jejunostomy. This minimally invasive approach is an alternative for patients requiring chronic postpyloric enteral feeding.
authors.affiliation: Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia.
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Morris
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Mullen
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Yu
authors.forename: E F
authors.initials: EF
authors.lastname: Rosato
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal / Q000379:methods; D007582:Jejunostomy / Q000379:methods*; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods