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Gastroscopic reduction of afferent loop intragastric intussusception
Annales Chirurgiae Et Gynaecologiae
|January 1, 1978
Summary
Intragastric intussusception can occur years after gastric surgery. Endoscopic reduction of jejuno-gastric intussusception is a viable initial treatment if the tissue is healthy.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Outcomes
Background:
- Partial gastrectomy with retrocolic gastrojejunostomy can lead to delayed complications.
- Afferent loop syndrome is a rare but serious post-surgical issue.
Observation:
- A patient presented with symptoms of afferent loop intragastric intussusception 18 years after a partial gastrectomy.
- Diagnosis was confirmed using gastroscopy.
Findings:
- The intussusception was successfully reduced endoscopically using a gastroscope.
- The patient experienced immediate symptom relief and remained symptom-free at 6-month follow-up.
Implications:
- Endoscopic reduction is a potentially effective first-line treatment for jejuno-gastric intussusception in select cases.
- Viability of the intussuscepted segment is a key factor in determining the success of endoscopic intervention.