1. Endoscopic Diagnosis of Jejuno-Gastric Intussusception
- Author
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Mwachiro MM, Burgert SL, Arega FL, and Spears C
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retrograde jejunogastric intususception ,gastric surgery ,gastro-jejunostomy ,Surgery ,RD1-811 - Abstract
Jejunogastric intussusception is a rare complication of gastric surgery that is potentially life threatening if it is not diagnosed early. This condition is a surgical emergency and is most commonly seen after gastro-jejunostomy. The authors report a case of an elderly female patient who presented with hematemesis and abdominal pain. Endoscopic evaluation revealed prolapsed small bowel into the stomach which was subsequently reduced intra-operatively. She had an uneventful post operative stay. This entity is fatal without surgical intervention. Diagnostic modalities like CT scan and endoscopy are key in the management of this entity.
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- 2014