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A rare complication of small bowel intussusception: Report of a case and review of literature

Author(s) -

Impellizzeri Pietro,

BorrutoFrancesca Astra,

MontaltoAngela Simona,

R.C. Rodolico Carmelo

Publication year - 2013

Publication title -

african journal of paediatric surgery

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.163

H-Index - 17

eISSN - 0189-6725

pISSN - 0974-5998

DOI - 10.4103/0189-6725.125455

Subject(s) - intussusception (medical disorder) , medicine , laparotomy , volvulus , invagination , complication , bowel obstruction , general surgery , peutz–jeghers syndrome , girl , surgery , radiology , psychology , developmental psychology

Volvulus and intussusception are rare conditions in children. We describe an unusual case of intussusception due to a solitary Peutz-Jeghers type hamartomatous polyp complicated by volvulus, which occurred in an 11-year-old girl. A laparotomy allows to successfully treat the pathology. The postoperative course was favourable. We discuss the clinical findings and the values of the preoperative instrumental diagnosis. The literature is reviewed. Identifying a midgut volvulus, as complication of a small bowel intussusception, during the diagnostic phase could help in choosing the most appropriate surgical approach.

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