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Retrograde jejunogastric intussusception.

M G Gasparri1, I I Pipinos, K A Kralovich

  • 1Department of General Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Mich 48202, USA.

Southern Medical Journal
|June 1, 2000
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Retrograde gastrointestinal intussusception is rare, especially without prior gastric surgery. Previously placed gastrostomy tubes appear to be the primary cause of this serious complication.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Complications

Background:

  • Retrograde gastrointestinal intussusception is a rare condition.
  • It is most frequently observed following gastric resection and gastrojejunostomy.

Observation:

  • Occurrence without prior gastric resection is exceptionally rare.
  • Four previous cases were linked to gastrostomy tubes, suggesting them as the inciting factor.
  • This report details a fifth such case.

Findings:

  • The study reviews existing literature on retrograde gastrointestinal intussusception.
  • It describes the underlying mechanism of this intussusception.
  • Recommendations for preventing this complication are provided.

Implications:

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  • Highlights the unusual association between gastrostomy tubes and retrograde gastrointestinal intussusception.
  • Emphasizes the need for vigilance in patients with gastrostomy tubes.
  • Offers guidance for preventing a potentially fatal outcome.