When long-term enterai access is required in a mentally compromised adult, there are several options to consider. One of the most fundamental considerations is whether to place a gastrostomy or a jejunostomy. This chapter explores those issues. Chapter 20 explores the related issues of percutaneous endoscopic feeding tube access versus laparoscopic placement of a feeding tube.
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Choi, K., McHattie, G., Birkett, D. (2008). Feeding Tube Placement, Gastrostomy Versus Jejunostomy. In: Scott-Conner, C.E.H. (eds) The SAGES Manual of Strategic Decision Making. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-76671-3_19
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