Multiple Intestinal Intussusceptions in Peutz-Jeghers’ Syndrome: a Case Report

Abstract

Peutz-Jeghers’ syndrome (PJS) is an autosomal dominant inherited disease, which is characterized by muco-cutaneus pigmentation and hamartomatous gastro-intestinal polyps. Intussusceptions can easily occur in patients with PJS. Repeated laparotomy with resections and eventual short bowel syndrome is a major problem in these patients. We present a 20-year-old woman with multiple intestinal intussusceptions. Multiple enterotomies and intestinal resections were performed to achieve a longer symptom-free period.

Key words:

• Intussusception
• Peutz-Jeghers’ syndrome
• short bowel syndrome.

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F. Basak

F. Basak, M.D. Bozkir Devlet Hastanesi Bozkir, Konya, Turkey Tel.: [phone] E-mail: [email protected]