A member asked:

Is a g-tube or jejunostomy be viable in a 15 year old with cerebral palsy who cannot get enough calories?

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Dr. Tracy Berg answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Options: Either option will achieve the goal of increasing calories. Talk with your surgeon or doc, about the risk/benefit profile of each procedure. There are tubes that can be placed endoscopically, and have two ports for added safety and convienience.

Answered 12/9/2013

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