What is the tube?

The

seam tube is also referred to as J-tube or tube. It is inserted by the belly into the Junum, which is the second part of the small intestine. This surgery can be performed using lapaplaskopy or a more traditional surgical approach. Generally, the seam -tube is used only in cases where the patient is unable to eat alone or has other serious problems in receiving or absorbing food. Pancreatic disease may also require the use of a seomic tube to ensure adequate nutrition. This type of tube can be used for a short time or long time, depending on the patient's condition and individual needs. In addition to food, medicines can also be introduced via the seomic tube, if necessary.

The location of the pipe and decision to do so, usually falls into the category of gastroenterology, a medical school focused on the digestive system, the procedure is performed by a qualified surgeon or a gastroenterologist. In many cases it is locatedThe tube that provides nutrition to patients with terminal diseases such as cancer, so the family must be involved in the decision. If the patient does not recover, sometimes the feed tube is not used, according to the patient or family of the patient.

However, the use of a semnostomic tube is not limited to terminally ill patients. Some patients simply need supplementary nutrition in cases of severe dehydration, chronic disease that is not fatal or other situations that require short -term addition. In these cases, the tube will be removed after the crisis. Very young children with cert -gastrointestinal conditions or premature children are sometimes equipped with feed tubes that help to supplement their diet until their digestive systems have a chance to mature or recover correctly.

At a time when the tube is used, it is important that the patient or carers properly take care of the cut, where the semacostomic tube enters the body. The tube itself has to beT also carefully clean. The tube cleaning procedures and the provision of food through the tube should be carried out carefully to prevent the introduction of bacteria or infectious elements into the patient's system.