Jejuno-jejunal Intussusception from Feeding Tube: A Case Report
Author Information
Author(s): Youssef Motia, Dounya Douah, Smail Sourni, Basel Said, Mohamed Lamribah, Youssef Harrouni, Hamza Haddani, Ayoub Madani, Mohamed Ouazni, Mehdi Soufi
Primary Institution: Souss Massa University Hospital Center, Agadir, Morocco
Conclusion
Acute intestinal intussusception secondary to jejunostomy tubes is a rare complication that requires early diagnosis and surgical treatment.
Supporting Evidence
- Acute intestinal intussusception is a rare complication in adults, especially related to jejunostomy tubes.
- Early diagnosis is crucial to improve the prognosis of this condition.
- Surgical intervention is the primary treatment for intussusception.
- The patient had a smooth recovery after surgery.
Takeaway
This study talks about a woman who had a feeding tube and later developed a serious condition where part of her intestine folded into itself, which needed surgery to fix.
Methodology
The case involved a 45-year-old female patient who underwent surgery for a feeding jejunostomy and later required surgical intervention for intussusception.
Limitations
The diagnosis was complicated by non-specific clinical symptoms and the unavailability of imaging techniques in the emergency setting.
Participant Demographics
One 45-year-old female patient with hypopharyngeal cancer.
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