pISSN 2636-0004eISSN 2636-0012
pISSN 2636-0004Indications and Contraindications of Primary Radiologic Jejunostomy
| Indication | Contraindication | |
|---|---|---|
| Absolute | Relative | |
| Previous gastric surgery (i.e., gastrectomy) | Unsatisfactory percutaneous access route | Ascites |
| Abnormal gastric position | Peritoneal dialysis | Uncorrectable coagulopathy |
| Chronic aspiration from gastric feedings (i.e., gastroparesis, GERD) | Morbid obesity | Mild to moderate obesity |
| Gastric outlet obstruction | Portal enteropathy, enteritis | |
| Pancreatitis, pancreatic injury or surgery to bypass the pancreatic duct and allow the pancreas to heal | Massive ascites | |
| After major upper GI tract surgery (i.e., esophagectomy) | ||
| Feeding distal to a gastric or jejunal injury or fistula | ||
GERD, gastroesophageal reflux disease; GI, gastrointestinal.