Successful management of intussusception with total polyp clearance in Peutz-Jeghers syndrome using a combined endoscopic and surgical approach
Author(s) -
Sungmin Kong,
Nur Aishah Mohd Taib,
Sanjiv Mahadeva
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
bmj case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.231
H-Index - 26
ISSN - 1757-790X
DOI - 10.1136/bcr.08.2008.0628
Subject(s) - peutz–jeghers syndrome , medicine , intussusception (medical disorder) , endoscopy , general surgery , surgery
Intussusception due to small intestinal polyps in Peutz-Jeghers syndrome represents a significant clinical challenge. Neither pure surgical nor endoscopic approaches alone are effective in the long-term management of this problem. We describe a combined approach using both surgery and small bowel endoscopy in the management of this condition, which resulted in both immediate and long-term success. Although not new, we believe this approach remains relevant despite recent technological advancements in this area.
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