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What's better for a senior after a stroke and dementia, a peg or pej tube. which one is more likely to have less regurgitation and aspiration pneumoni?

6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Neither: Will prevent aspiration because patients still need to manage secretions (saliva). Both provide reliable nutrition although pej tubes are smaller diameter so they can clog easier.

Answered 5/3/2015

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Pej tube: The pej tube is placed into the jejunum of the small intestine and therefore less likely to result in gastroesophageal re-flux which could lead to aspiration into the lungs.

Answered 6/10/2013

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Dr. Maureen Nash answered

Specializes in Geriatric Psychiatry

No evidence: Unlikely that either will prevent aspiration.

Answered 3/22/2020

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