Ultrasound-assisted direct percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy (DPEJ) tube placement.
Direct percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy (DPEJ) is an effective method of enteral feeding. However, failure rates with this procedure remain high due to various technical problems. We describe a case where modifications in the technique and ultrasound guidance assisted in a difficult DPEJ placement. This technique has the potential to improve the success rate of this procedure in selected cases.
Sharma
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Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition, 5 Medical Park, Columbia, SC 29209, USA.
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D004724:Endoscopy; D004750:Enteral Nutrition / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007582:Jejunostomy / Q000379:methods*; D008029:Lighting; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014463:Ultrasonography