Hidden loop jejunostomy--an experimental model.
A hidden loop jejunostomy, the placement of a proximal small bowel loop under the skin of dogs, is described. A feeding tube was inserted in the loop at a later date, which enabled feeding for at least 6 weeks. This procedure was well tolerated by the 10 dogs involved in this experimental model. It should be considered as a possible surgical procedure at initial explorative laparotomy in patients with advanced cancer originating at the gastric cardia or esophagogastric junction.
D000818:Animals; D002299:Cardia; D004285:Dogs; D004750:Enteral Nutrition / Q000379:methods*; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy; D007582:Jejunostomy / Q000379:methods*; D013274:Stomach Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy