Abstract
Background: Direct percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy (DPEJ) tube placement is becoming an accepted means of achieving enteral nutrition. However, during DPEJ placement it can be difficult to maintain the position of the small bowel for insertion of the plastic sheath with stylet, thus limiting the success of the procedure. The results of a technique designed to overcome this problem are presented. Methods: During DPEJ placement, a 19-gauge injection needle was passed into the bowel at the site of transillumination. The needle was snared tightly, fixing the small bowel against the abdominal wall. The plastic sheath with stylet was then inserted adjacent to the 19-gauge needle and into the small bowel and was subsequently snared to facilitate guidewire passage. A 24F, pull-type PEJ tube was then placed in standard fashion. Results: A DPEJ was placed successfully in 24 of 26 (92.3%) patients with this technique. There was one (4%) major complication: inadvertent small bowel perforation during DPEJ placement. The average time to complete a procedure was 23.3 minutes; the mean time to achieve the dietary goal after DPEJ placement was 39 hours. One patient died of an unrelated illness 6 days after DPEJ placement; 23 were discharged with jejunal feeding. Conclusions: A DPEJ can be performed successfully by using a 19-gauge injection needle as guide for tube placement.
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