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[Is intestinal malrotation the cause of intussusception? Waugh's syndrome, a case report]

Manuel Gil-Vargas1, Ana Karen Sol-Meléndez1, Mariana Lee Miguel-Sardaneta1

  • 1Departamento de Cirugía Pediátrica, Hospital General de Puebla Zona Sur «Eduardo Vázquez Navarro», Puebla, Puebla, México.

Cirugia Y Cirujanos
|August 11, 2015
PubMed

Insights

Waugh's syndrome, a rare combination of intussusception and intestinal malrotation, requires prompt diagnosis. This case highlights successful treatment of this uncommon pediatric surgical emergency.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders

Background:

  • Waugh's syndrome is a rare condition combining intussusception and intestinal malrotation.
  • First described in 1911, very few cases have been reported globally.

Observation:

  • A 7-month-old infant presented with fever, vomiting, and rectal bleeding.
  • Physical examination revealed abdominal distension and a palpable abdominal mass.

Findings:

  • Exploratory laparotomy confirmed a diagnosis of intussusception with intestinal malrotation.
  • The condition was successfully treated surgically.

Implications:

  • This rare combination may be underdiagnosed due to its infrequent occurrence.
  • Increased awareness and diagnostic vigilance are crucial for timely intervention in pediatric surgical emergencies.
Abstract

Keywords:
Intestinal intussusceptionIntestinal malrotationInvaginación intestinalMalrotación intestinalSíndrome de WaughWaugh's syndrome

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