Roux-en-Y jejunostomy button in infants

Citation
Jc. Langer et al., Roux-en-Y jejunostomy button in infants, PEDIAT SURG, 16(1-2), 2000, pp. 40-42
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics
Journal title
PEDIATRIC SURGERY INTERNATIONAL
ISSN journal
01790358 → ACNP
Volume
16
Issue
1-2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
40 - 42
Database
ISI
SICI code
0179-0358(200001)16:1-2<40:RJBII>2.0.ZU;2-#
Abstract
Establishing enteral feeding in high-risk infants with significant gastroes ophageal reflux is a difficult challenge. Some patients are considered at v ery high risk for fundoplication and gastrostomy due to unstable medical co nditions, dense upper-abdominal adhesions due to previous surgical procedur es, or unfavorable anatomy. We describe a less invasive operation that prov ides jejunal feeding in a way that is safe, reliable, and convenient for th e family.