On the outside of the tube there are three ports you will see labeled: gastric, jejunal and balloon (see picture below) and each serve a different purpose. The gastric port of the tube sits in the …

On the outside of the body, you will find three ports at the end of the tube labeled: gastric, jejunal and balloon. Your doctor or nurse will give you further instructions for their use. Cleaning and …

Nov 2, 2022 · Gastrojejunostomy is a type of gastric/intestinal bypass procedure. It connects your stomach directly to the middle part of your small intestine (jejunum), bypassing the first part …

Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG-J): the first gastro- jejunostomy tube placed in surgery. It has 2 ports and a plastic bumper inside the stomach to secure it. A smaller tube …

A Gastric-Jejunal feeding tube provides access to the jejunum for feeding, while also providing access to the stomach for medications and decompression. Halyard Health makes two types …

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING THE PROCEDURE? There are different methods used to place a GJ Tube in an individual. Your healthcare team will help you decide which method is best for …

One is the gastric port (G-port) that goes directly to your stomach. The other one is the jejunal port (J-port). Make sure you know which one is the J-port. Only use the J-port for liquid food. You …

(for children and adults) eeds, a feeding tube is a way to provide nutrients to your body. You will be getting food gastro-jejunal tube (GJ tube). the other port goes to the jejunum [jay-JOO-num] …

A gastrostomy-jejunostomy tube (GJ Tube) is placed to administer food and/or medication to either your/your child’s stomach or small intestine. The G (gastric) port of this tube administers …

A Gastric-Jejunal Tube, also known as a GJ-Tube, has two ports: the gastric port (g-port) goes to the stomach and is most commonly used for delivering medication, draining excess fluids, or …