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Jejunal Web Associated With Ileo-Ileal Intussusception in a 10-Month-Old Female Infant: A Rare Case Report

Rajabu Athumani Bakari1, Alfred Chibwae2, Zihaya Abdul Barunguza1,2

  • 1Department of Surgery Muhimbili National Hospital Dar es Salaam Tanzania.

Clinical Case Reports
|June 29, 2026
PubMed

Insights

Jejunal webs are a rare cause of infant intestinal obstruction, and their link to ileo-ileal intussusception is exceptionally uncommon. Early suspicion and careful surgical assessment are key for diagnosis and treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Congenital Anomalies

Background:

  • Jejunal webs are a rare congenital anomaly.
  • Late-presenting intestinal obstruction in infants can stem from various causes.
  • The association between jejunal webs and ileo-ileal intussusception is exceptionally rare.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the uncommon presentation of jejunal webs.
  • To emphasize the diagnostic challenges and surgical considerations for jejunal webs associated with intussusception.
  • To underscore the importance of intra-operative assessment.

Main Methods:

  • Case report review.
  • Literature review on jejunal webs and intussusception.
  • Surgical technique description.

Main Results:

  • Jejunal webs can cause intestinal obstruction presenting late in infancy.
  • The co-occurrence of jejunal webs and ileo-ileal intussusception is exceptionally rare.
  • Successful surgical management relies on high suspicion and meticulous intra-operative evaluation.

Conclusions:

  • A high index of suspicion is crucial for diagnosing jejunal webs presenting as intestinal obstruction.
  • Thorough intra-operative assessment of the bowel is essential for identifying and managing associated anomalies like intussusception.
  • Optimal surgical outcomes depend on accurate diagnosis and complete resection of the web.

Keywords:
enterotomygastric outlet obstructioninfantintussusceptionjejunal webjejunoplasty

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