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Overview

Surgical treatment is rarely indicated for the treatment of gastroparesis, however it can be useful in patients with persistent symptoms despite medical management.

Surgery

Surgical treatment is rarely indicated for the treatment of gastroparesis, however it can be useful in patients with persistent symptoms despite medical management.

Surgical techniques

Following surgical options are available:

  • Placement of an entrostomy tube such as gastrostomy or jejunostomy tube
  • Surgical pyloroplasty
  • Subtotal gastrectomy

Jejunostomy

  • Jejunostomy tube is inserted through the abdomen directly into the small bowel.
  • It bypasses the stomach and feeds nutrients straight into the small intestine.
  • The nutrients are then digested and distributed to the bloodstream quickly.

Video

The video illustrates the steps of jejunostomy tube placement. {{#ev:youtube|f0ceH07d8t0}}

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