title: Post-myomectomy intussusception: report of two cases.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Post-myomectomy intussusception is a very rare cause of post-operative intestinal obstruction in adult surgical practice. Preoperative diagnosis is usually missed or delayed because the symptoms are usually subacute and nonspecific.
  
  
  METHODS
  The case notes of the patients were retrieved and relevant data extracted and summarized. An extensive literature search was done and results reviewed and compared with the present case.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The two patients reported developed features of post operative intestinal obstructions which were thought to be due to adhesive bands and initial conservative managements instituted. Exploratory laparotomies later revealed ileo-ileal and jejuno-ileal intussusceptions which were reduced without resection with good outcome.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Intussusception is a rare but serious complication of myomectomy. High index of suspicion with prompt intervention and early team management optimize outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) Teaching Hospital, Parklane Enugu & Semino Specialist Hospital and Maternity, Abakpa Nike, Enugu. okaforii@yahoo.com
authors.forename: I I
authors.initials: II
authors.lastname: Okafor
authors.forename: S N
authors.initials: SN
authors.lastname: Obi
authors.forename: E O
authors.initials: EO
authors.lastname: Ugwu
authors.forename: C O
authors.initials: CO
authors.lastname: Amu
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Ede
authors.forename: U C
authors.initials: UC
authors.lastname: Dilibe
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007077:Ileal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D007443:Intussusception / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D007579:Jejunal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D063186:Uterine Myomectomy