A rare complication of small bowel intussusception: report of a case and review of literature.
Volvulus and intussusception are rare conditions in children. We describe an unusual case of intussusception due to a solitary Peutz-Jeghers type hamartomatous polyp complicated by volvulus, which occurred in an 11-year-old girl. A laparotomy allows to successfully treat the pathology. The postoperative course was favourable. We discuss the clinical findings and the values of the preoperative instrumental diagnosis. The literature is reviewed. Identifying a midgut volvulus, as complication of a small bowel intussusception, during the diagnostic phase could help in choosing the most appropriate surgical approach.
Department of Medical and Surgical Pediatric Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
Impellizzeri
I
Pietro
Borruto Francesca
BF
Astra
Montalto Angela
MA
Simona
Romeo
R
Carmelo
D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004065:Digestive System Abnormalities / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D045822:Intestinal Volvulus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D007443:Intussusception / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D007579:Jejunal Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed