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Impact of practice change on intestinal perforation risk for pediatric gastrojejunostomy tube placement

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Article · Feb 2019 · 1 min read

In brief

In brief

Study examines how changes in clinical practice protocols affect the risk of intestinal perforation in children receiving gastrojejunostomy tubes for enteral feeding. Findings inform safer placement techniques and management strategies to reduce this serious complication in pediatric patients requiring long-term nutritional support.

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Abstract

Background

Gastrojejunostomy tubes (GJTs) have been associated with intestinal perforation in children

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