Gastrostomy-jejunostomy Tube, also known as the G-J tube, is primarily an alternate method of feeding a child. This tube is placed in the child’s stomach and small intestine to provide drainage or an alternate route to feed the child (specifically with the J part of the tube). First, a balloon at the end of the G-J tube within the stomach secures it to the stomach wall, allowing it to stay in place in the child's stomach. Next, the J-tube is inserted into the jejunum through the same hole in the stomach wall and secured with the same balloon.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is not possible by any reason for a G-J tube (gastrostomy-jejunostomy tube) to pop out unless the fixation was done adequately.
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