What Does JT Mean in Medical Terms?

JT stands for jejunostomy tube. Feeding tube going into the small intestine.

jejunostomy tube

Feeding tube going into the small intestine.

Where you will see JT

You will most often see JT in digestive health notes and endoscopy reports, nursing notes, care plans and handovers.

Example

A chart note might use “JT” as shorthand for jejunostomy tube when documenting a patient's care.

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