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[Echographic study of jejunojejunal invagination].

F Ruiz Santiago1, G Soler Dorda, J M Izagoñola de Miguel

  • 1Servicio de Radiodiagnóstico, Hospital General Básico, Motril.

Revista Espanola De Enfermedades Digestivas
|February 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Diagnosing jejunojejunal intussusception preoperatively is possible with ultrasonography and small bowel follow-through meal. Reviewing sonographic patterns aids in differentiating intussusception from other gastrointestinal abnormalities.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Radiology
  • Pediatric Surgery

Background:

  • Intussusception, a condition where one part of the intestine slides into another, can cause significant morbidity.
  • Accurate preoperative diagnosis of jejunojejunal intussusception is crucial for timely surgical intervention.
  • Distinguishing intussusception from other gastrointestinal abnormalities on imaging can be challenging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present two cases of jejunojejunal intussusception diagnosed preoperatively.
  • To review the sonographic features characteristic of intussusception.
  • To highlight the utility of ultrasonography and small bowel follow-through meal in the differential diagnosis of gastrointestinal abnormalities.

Main Methods:

  • Case presentation of two patients with jejunojejunal intussusception.

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  • Review of diagnostic imaging, including ultrasonography and small bowel follow-through meal.
  • Analysis of sonographic patterns to differentiate intussusception from other conditions.

    • Main Results:

    • Ultrasonography and small bowel follow-through meal successfully diagnosed jejunojejunal intussusception preoperatively in both cases.
    • Specific sonographic patterns were identified that are indicative of intussusception.
    • The imaging modalities facilitated the differentiation from other potential gastrointestinal abnormalities.

    Conclusions:

    • Ultrasonography and small bowel follow-through meal are valuable tools for the preoperative diagnosis of jejunojejunal intussusception.
    • Understanding characteristic sonographic patterns improves diagnostic accuracy.
    • Early and accurate diagnosis via these imaging techniques can guide appropriate management and improve patient outcomes.