Table 2

Jejunostomy length and the type of nutritional/fluid support needed

Jejunum (cm)NutritionFluid
0–50ParenteralSaline
51–100Parenteral*Saline
101–150Oral/enteralOGS
151–200NoneOGS

  • *At 85–100 cm may need parenteral saline only.

  • OGS, oral (or enteral) glucose/saline solution.