| Theme | The Present State of Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | JETPEG (Jejunal Tube Through PEG) | |
| Publish Date | 2013/09 | |
| Author | Michio Jimmie Maruyama | Department of Surgery, Tokyo Metropolitan Ohkubo Hospital |
| [ Summary ] | The acronym "JETPEG" (jejunal tube through PEG) is the term for placement of a jejunal catheter through gastrostomy. The term "PEG-J" (percutaneous endoscopic gastro-jejunostomy is also used, as is the term percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy with jejunal extension) or the term TGJ (trans-gastric jejunal tubing). JETPEG is used for PEG patients with esophago-gastric regurgitation or aspirational pneumonia. JETPEG is performed with X-ray imaging or with endoscopy. Jejunal catheters used for JETPEG are employed for enteral nutrition. Gastric catheters are used for aspiration of gastric contents. JETPEG is a useful method for prevention of reflex and pneumonia in PEG patients. | |