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Duodenojejunal obstruction by a hemangioma
A Chattopadhyay1, Vijaya Kumar, M Maruliah
1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka 576119, India. achattopadhyay@yahoo.com
Pediatric Surgery International
|November 5, 2002
Summary
Gastrointestinal obstruction caused by hemangiomas is rare. A patient with a duodenojejunal obstruction due to a large hemangioma achieved symptom relief through gastrojejunostomy.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Gastrointestinal hemangiomas are rare benign vascular tumors.
- Obstruction is an uncommon presentation of these lesions.
Observation:
- A case of a large duodenojejunal hemangioma causing significant gastrointestinal obstruction is presented.
- The patient experienced symptoms indicative of a high-grade blockage.
Findings:
- Surgical intervention with gastrojejunostomy successfully relieved the duodenojejunal obstruction.
- The hemangioma itself remained post-operatively, with no immediate complications reported.
Implications:
- This case highlights gastrojejunostomy as an effective palliative option for managing obstructive symptoms from rare gastrointestinal hemangiomas.
- Further research into long-term management strategies for persistent gastrointestinal hemangiomas causing obstruction may be warranted.