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Jejunostomy Summary

Description: Surgical formation of an opening through the ABDOMINAL WALL into the JEJUNUM, usually for enteral hyperalimentation.

Also Known As: Jejunostomies

Networked: 875 relevant articles (35 outcomes, 37 trials/studies) for this Therapy

Key Diseases for which Jejunostomy is Relevant

  1. Neoplasms (Cancer) : 4 outcomes 5 studies in 68 results
  2. Pancreatitis : 4 outcomes 1 study in 30 results
  3. Esophageal Neoplasms (Esophageal Cancer) : 2 outcomes 1 study in 10 results
  4. Pathologic Constriction (Stenosis) : 2 outcomes in 68 results
  5. Weight Loss (Weight Reduction) : 2 outcomes in 8 results
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Drugs Related to Jejunostomy

  1. Sodium
  2. Silicones
  3. Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)
  4. Fibrin Tissue Adhesive (Fibrin Sealant)
  5. Nitrogen
  6. Octreotide (Sandostatin)
  7. Lactose
  8. Vivonex
  9. Atrial Natriuretic Factor (ANF)
  10. Clonidine (ST 155)
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Therapies Related to Jejunostomy

  1. Enteral Nutrition (Feeding, Tube)
  2. Gastrostomy
  3. Gastrectomy
  4. Laparotomy
  5. Ileostomy
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