Percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy

Acronym: 
PEJ
Definition: 
This is a type of feeding tube that goes through the skin into the stomach and is called a gastrostomy or percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy (PEJ). Feeding tubes are used by people that cannot chew and swallow on their own. Individuals with ALS, in the late stages of ALS, often require feeding tubes to continue to receive proper nourishment.
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