Jejuonstomy tube falls out

Your doctor or nurse will discuss how to replace and manage this tube with you as there are so many different ways to place a jejunostomy tube.

Roux-en-Y

If the stoma is new (the tube has been in for less than six weeks)

• Cover the stoma with a clean gauze or cloth.
• You need to see a doctor to put the tube back in as soon as possible (within two hours).
• The stoma will close pretty quickly (we usually say four to six hours).

• You need to place a feeding tube into the stoma as soon as possible.
• The Foley catheter of a MIC KEY – remember to use only 2-3ml of water to inflate balloon.

Braun jejunostomy

We usually replace Braun-type jejunostomy tubes in clinic as they can be a little more difficult to place.

If you have been instructed to replace the tube

 Gather equipment: 

• feeding tube (Foley catheter or skin level tube) 
• wash cloth 
• tape 
• 5ml syringe – to inflate the balloon 
• 5ml water – to inflate the balloon 
• water
• soluable lubricant (like KY jelly)