Percutaneous conversion of needle catheter jejunostomy to large bore jejunostomy for long term use.
An easy, percutaneous technique for conversion of a needle catheter jejunostomy to a large bore jejunal feeding tube is described. There were no complications encountered in seven patients.
Walters
A M
AM
Department of Surgery, Mayo Medical School, Rochester, Minnesota.
Bender
C E
CE
Sarr
M G
MG
D000553:Ambulatory Care / Q000379:methods; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D004106:Dilatation; D004750:Enteral Nutrition; D006801:Humans; D007582:Jejunostomy / Q000379:methods*; D008134:Long-Term Care / Q000379:methods*