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Adult postoperative intussusception following transverse colectomy--a rare complication
Atul Jawale1, Arun Murari, Wallyjon Para
1Fiji School of Medicine, Suva, Fiji. jawaleatul@yahoo.co.in
Pacific Health Dialog
|July 1, 2011
Summary
Postoperative intussusception is a rare cause of adult intestinal obstruction. This case report details a jejunojejunal intussusception occurring after a transverse colectomy, highlighting diagnostic and pathogenic considerations.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Postoperative intussusception is an uncommon cause of intestinal obstruction in adults.
- Adult intussusception is often associated with underlying pathology, unlike in children.
Observation:
- A 45-year-old female developed intermittent bowel obstruction four days post-transverse colectomy for a colonic tumor.
- Re-laparotomy on postoperative day 21 identified jejunojejunal intussusception as the cause of obstruction.
Findings:
- This case highlights jejunojejunal intussusception as a rare cause of postoperative small bowel obstruction in adults.
- The report discusses the pathogenesis and diagnostic challenges of adult postoperative intussusception.
Implications:
- Early recognition and diagnosis of postoperative intussusception are crucial for timely surgical intervention.
- Understanding the specific mechanisms of adult intussusception post-colectomy can improve patient outcomes.
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