Uncommon complication of feeding jejunostomy: A case report

Abstract

Feeding jejunostomy is a common surgical procedure performed for patients who cannot take oral feeds. Although a minor procedure, it is not without complications. However, distal migration of the tube into the bowel is extremely rare. A 50‐year‐old woman with corrosive stricture of the esophagus because of feeding jejunostomy feeds presented with internal dislodgement of the feeding tube. Abdominal X‐ray and ultrasonogram could not locate the tube. On computed tomography, the feeding tube was found in the descending colon. She was managed conservatively, and the tube was expelled after three days. Internal dislodgement of tube usually does not produce any symptom. Computed tomography (CT) scan is diagnostic.

An extremely rare case of feeding jejunostomy proceeding to intussusception

“…If there is stenosis, perforation, or gangrene, resection is suggested. Following surgery, the feeding tube may be utilized without risking a recurrence of intussusception 9 …”

“…Kinking, coiling, malpositioning, knotting, blockage of the tube, and retrograde flow are examples of mechanical issues with tubes. Infectious side effects include peritubal biliary leakage and wound infection 9 . Small bowel obstruction, extraluminal tracks or collections, nonobstructive small bowel constriction, intussusceptions, and jejunal hematomas are some of the gastrointestinal problems.…”

“…Infectious side effects include peritubal biliary leakage and wound infection. 9 Small bowel obstruction, extraluminal tracks or collections, nonobstructive small bowel constriction, intussusceptions, and jejunal hematomas are some of the gastrointestinal problems. Hypokalemia, hyperglycemia, hypomagnesemia, hypophosphatemia, electrolyte, and water imbalance are the metabolic side effects.…”

Spontaneous Enteral Migration of a Feeding Jejunostomy Tube: An Unusual Complication

“…The enteral tube is placed distal to the pathologic part of the upper gastrointestinal tract [1][2][3]. The tube opted for FJ can be a simple Ryle's tube, Foley's catheter, mushroom-tip catheter, or special feeding catheter, depending on the availability and the surgeon's preference [7,8].…”

Successful endoscopic retrieval of dislodged jejunostomy Foley catheter

“…4). A jejunal tube is one of the common methods for providing enteral feeding access for nutritional support [1] when the oral route is restricted or not accessible [2]. Complications of the feeding tube, which include obstruction, intussusception, and migration of the tube, are uncommon [3].…”