Gastrojejunosotmy (GJ) tube: A GJ tube is placed through the skin into the stomach (gastrostomy) with an extension that goes into the small intestine (jejunostomy). The gastrostomy port is used for ...

BACKGROUND: The use of gastrojejunostomy (GJ) tubes for feeding pediatric patients who have inadequate oral intake, cannot tolerate gastric feeding, or have significant gastroesophageal reflux may ...