Open AccessA rare complication of small bowel intussusception: Report of a case and review of literature
Author(s) -
Pietro Impellizzeri,
Borruto Francesca Astra,
Montalto Angela 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.