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The present invention is a low profile jejunal adapter for a low profile gastrostomy tube. Once properly attached, the jejunal adapter converts the low profile gastrostomy tube into a gastrojejunostomy tube. Specifically, the jejunal adapter includes a feeding tube which is positioned within the jej

The present invention is a low profile jejunal adapter for a low profile gastrostomy tube. Once properly attached, the jejunal adapter converts the low profile gastrostomy tube into a gastrojejunostomy tube. Specifically, the jejunal adapter includes a feeding tube which is positioned within the jejunum of a patient and a venting lumen which provides for simultaneous venting of gases collected in the patient's stomach while fluid is being fed to the jejunum through the feeding tube. In a preferred embodiment, the length of the feeding tube is adjustable to accommodate various patients. In an alternative embodiment, the length of the feeding tube is fixed to reduce the manufacturing costs of this device. The jejunal adapter of this invention also includes a cap retention mechanism for securing the cap of the gastrostomy tube and a latch mechanism adapted to secure the jejunal adapter to the gastrostomy tube.

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1. A gastrojejunal feeding system comprising:an adapter, said adapter including a body having a protrusion extending from said body with a primary lumen formed through said protrusion, said body further including a channel formed through said body in communication with said primary lumen and extendi

1. A gastrojejunal feeding system comprising:an adapter, said adapter including a body having a protrusion extending from said body with a primary lumen formed through said protrusion, said body further including a channel formed through said body in communication with said primary lumen and extending through said body at a generally perpendicular angle relative to said primary lumen; a gastrostomy tube, said gastrostomy tube having a distal end and a proximal end with a lumen formed therebetween, said distal end in communication with a visceral organ of a patient and said proximal end being attachable to said protrusion of said adapter; and a feeding tube having a distal end and a proximal end, said proximal end being insertable through said gastrostomy tube and said adapter; wherein said feeding tube extends from said adapter at a low profile relative to a patient.