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Ultrasound-assisted direct percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy (DPEJ) tube placement

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Direct percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy (DPEJ) is an effective method of enteral feeding. However, failure rates with this procedure remain high due to various technical problems. We describe a case where modifications in the technique and ultrasound guidance assisted in a difficult DPEJ placement. This technique has the potential to improve the success rate of this procedure in selected cases.

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  1. Division of Digestive Diseases and Nutrition, 5 Medical Park, Columbia, SC, 29209, USA, USA

    V. K. Sharma & R. Vasudeva

  2. Department of Radiology, 5 Medical Park, Columbia, SC, 29209, USA, USA

    T. Close

  3. Department of Surgery, 2 Medical Park, Columbia, SC 29209, USA, USA

    R. Bynoe

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  1. V. K. Sharma
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Received: 3 February 1999/Accepted: 23 July 1999

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Sharma, V.K., Close, T., Bynoe, R. et al. Ultrasound-assisted direct percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy (DPEJ) tube placement. Surg Endosc 14, 203–204 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/s004649900102

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