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Postoperative intussusception after vaginal vault suspension.
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
|March 1, 1986
Summary
Adult intussusception is rare after surgery. This case highlights jejunojejunal intussusception causing small bowel obstruction, requiring surgical resection, and emphasizes its consideration in postoperative care.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Case Reports
Background:
- Postoperative intussusception in adults is infrequently documented and not well understood.
- Intussusception involves the telescoping of one segment of the intestine into another.
Observation:
- A patient experienced incomplete small bowel obstruction following a vaginal vault suspension procedure.
- The obstruction symptoms developed without immediate complications during the surgery.
Findings:
- Celiotomy revealed jejunojejunal intussusception as the cause of the obstruction.
- Surgical resection was necessary to address the intussusception.
Implications:
- Adult intussusception should be considered in the differential diagnosis of postoperative intestinal obstruction.
- This case underscores the importance of recognizing and managing this rare complication promptly.
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