The aim of the present study was to describe success rates, complications, and outcome
in patients who underwent percutaneous endoscopic jejunostomy (PEJ) because of gastroparesis
due to previous lung transplantation. Between October 2008 and May 2011, 14 attempts
at PEJ placement were made in 12 patients in our center. Of the 14 attempts, 11 were
successful, giving a technical success rate of 78.6 %. Median duration of follow-up
was 8.5 months (2 – 15 months). No immediate complications were reported. Two severe
complications occurred during follow up (one volvulus and one jejunocolic fistula).
Jejunal nutrition was well tolerated in most of patients (9 /10). PEJ insertion is
a feasible technique, which could help to provide nutritional support for patients
with gastroparesis and previous lung transplantation.