Enterogastric Intussusception: a Rare Postoperative Complication

Abstract

The authors present a case of postoperative enterogastric intussusception after previous Billroth II-gastrectomy, associated with a Braun’s W-anastomosis of the efferent small bowel loop. Loss of viability of the incarcerated jejunal loop required segmental small bowel resection. Total recovery was obtained. Literature is reviewed concerning diagnosis and treatment of adult intestinal intussusception.

Key Words:

• Intussusception
• partial gastrectomy
• Braun’s anastomosis
• jejunojejunostomy

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R. Van Hee

R. Van Hee Academic Surgical Center Stuivenberg General Centrum Hospital Antwerp Lange Beeldekensstraat 267 B-2060 Antwerp, Belgium