Jejunostomy feeding tube – open (Witzel procedure)
Indications Inability to use the mouth, stomach, or esophagus for feeding due to dysfunction Loss of brain function secondary to head trauma or cerebrovascular accident. Steps in the Procedure 1. The patient is placed supine (face up) on the operating room table 2. A #10 scalpel is used to make a midline incision 3. Dissection Continue Reading
