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Jejunogastric intussusception: an unusual cause of hematemesis.

Authors :
Samarasam I
Chandran S
Shankar U
George B
Chacko A
Mathew G
Source :
Canadian journal of gastroenterology = Journal canadien de gastroenterologie [Can J Gastroenterol] 2005 Dec; Vol. 19 (12), pp. 735-6.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Jejunogastric intussusception is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening complication of a previous gastrojejunal anastomosis. Although jejunogastric intussusception was first described in 1914, fewer than 200 cases have been reported in the English literature thus far. Awareness of this rare complication would help in early diagnosis and appropriate management. Described here is a case report of a patient who presented with hematemesis due to an acute jejunogastric intussusception associated with gangrene of the intussuscepted jejunum.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0835-7900
Volume :
19
Issue :
12
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Canadian journal of gastroenterology = Journal canadien de gastroenterologie
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
16341315
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1155/2005/671970