Indications for enterostomy tube feeding
| Indications |
|---|
| General indications for enterostomy |
| Swallowing disorder from stroke or other neurologic disorders |
| Neoplastic disease of the head, neck, and mediastinum |
| Esophageal fistula caused by recent surgery or trauma |
| Esophageal stricture |
| Indications for jejunostomy |
| Severe gastroesophageal reflux |
| Gastroparesis |
| Gastric outlet obstruction |
| Gastric or duodenal fistula |
| Altered anatomy from prior gastric surgery |
| When stomach is to undergo later surgery |