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Laparoscopic Radical Gastrectomy for Remnant Gastric Cancer

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[Gastroduodenal intussusception causing gastric retention].

Mahdi Alamili¹, Jais Oliver Berg, Christine Lindström

¹Nykaer 54, 14. th., DK-2605 Brøndby. mahdi@stud.ku.dk.

Ugeskrift for Laeger

|March 1, 2008

Summary

A duodenal lipoma caused gastroduodenal intussusception, leading to severe gastrointestinal issues. Surgical resection of the lipoma successfully treated the condition, resulting in a full recovery.

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Surgical Oncology

Background:

Gastroduodenal intussusception is a rare condition where the upper gastrointestinal tract telescopes into itself.
Lipomas are benign fatty tumors that can occur anywhere in the gastrointestinal tract.

Observation:

A case of gastroduodenal intussusception caused by a duodenal lipoma is presented.
The patient experienced severe upper gastrointestinal retention, epigastric pain, and weight loss.

Findings:

Computed tomography (CT) scan diagnosed the duodenal mass.
Surgical exploration confirmed the diagnosis and revealed a pedunculated submucosal lipoma.
Manual reduction of the intussusception and lipoma resection were performed.

Implications:

This case highlights duodenal lipomas as a potential cause of gastroduodenal intussusception.
Successful surgical management of intussusception secondary to lipoma is demonstrated.
Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for favorable outcomes in such rare cases.