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J tube removal issues: Anyone have a fistula?
I recently had a j tube placed and it became dislodged and was just causing all kinds of issues so the doctor thought it was best to remove it and use TPN instead. Before the removal, the incision that was used to place the j tube opened up and was having a lot of drainage which is what lead to the removal. The incision still has not closed and it's been 10 days and every time I drink anything (on liquids only) the drainage increases. Has anyone had a similar issue? how long did it take to close up? The drainage is so bad I have to wear an ostomy bag.
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I had my J tube removed after completion post op chemo, at my last surgical review , removal uneventful, the wound was stitched , the issue that I experienced five days after , was that the site became infected, and caused a large abdominal cyst , requiring hospital with antibiotics intravenously over four days
Hi was your j tube placed in your stomach or your small intestine. Mine was in my small intestine. Never had and issue. Just wondering if that would make a difference. Hope everything works out for you wishing you the best. Scott
@goldenshadow it was in the intestines. I just saw wound care today and apparently there is a fistula that formed which is allowing drainage from the intestines to exit through the wound. Trying some new bandages and thoroughly cleaned it out, so hoping that will allow it to close up and heal.
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2 Reactions@bluedog35, how are you doing? Is the wound healing?
@colleenyoung It is finally starting to heal, very slowly. Wound care has been an amazing help. Hoping we keep moving forward at this point.
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