Jejunogastric intussusception, a rare complication of gastric surgery: report of two cases

Jejunogastric intussusception is a rare complication of gastric surgery. It usually presents with abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and hematemesis. A history of gastric surgery can help in making an accurate diagnosis. An early diagnosis and urgent surgical intervention is mandatory. We herein repo...

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Published in:Surgery today (Tokyo, Japan) Japan), 2006-08, Vol.36 (8), p.733-736
Main Authors: Buyrac, Zafer, Derici, Hayrullah, Yoruk, Gazi, Peker, Yasin, Aksoz, Kadir, Tatar, Fatma, Unsal, Belkis, Cin, Necat
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Humans
Intussusception - etiology
Intussusception - surgery
Jejunal Diseases - etiology
Jejunal Diseases - surgery
Male
Middle Aged
Postoperative Complications
Stomach - surgery
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Summary:Jejunogastric intussusception is a rare complication of gastric surgery. It usually presents with abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and hematemesis. A history of gastric surgery can help in making an accurate diagnosis. An early diagnosis and urgent surgical intervention is mandatory. We herein report two cases of patients with jejunogastric intussusception who presented with acute abdomen and hematemesis.
ISSN:0941-1291
1436-2813
DOI:10.1007/s00595-005-3219-9