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What is a gastrojejunostomy tube? A gastrojejunostomy tube (also called a GJ-Tube) is simply a tube that has been placed through the skin into the stomach with an extension that passes beyond the stomach into the intestine (jejunum). Why do I need a GJ-Tube? GJ-Tubes are placed for several reasons. Some people cannot tolerate when […]
What is a gastrostomy tube? A gastrostomy tube (also called a PEG or G-Tube) is simply a tube that has been placed through the skin into the stomach. It can be used for feeding and administration of medications. Why do I need a gastrostomy tube? G-Tubes are placed for several reasons. Some people cannot swallow […]
Why do you need an intestinal port for the administration of Duopa? Medications taken by mouth have to go through the stomach before they are absorbed in the small intestine (specifically in the jejunum). The problem is the time that it takes for the medication to leave the stomach is fairly variable. Many patients have […]