T-tube Jejunostomy Feeding After Pancreatic Surgery: A Safe Adjunct
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Jejunostomy tube feeding in patients undergoing esophagectomy.
BACKGROUND Surgical jejunostomy tubes are a routine part of elective esophagectomies in patients with carcinomas and provide a route for nutritional support in those who experience complications. We wished to determine how frequently oral intake is delayed and the amount of nutrition delivered via the jejunostomy tube. METHODS We reviewed the charts of all adults undergoing esophagectomy for ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Asian Journal of Surgery
سال: 2004
ISSN: 1015-9584
DOI: 10.1016/s1015-9584(09)60318-3