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World J Clin Cases. Jan 16, 2014; 2(1): 24-26
Published online Jan 16, 2014. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v2.i1.24
Published online Jan 16, 2014. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v2.i1.24
Retrograde jejunogastric intussusception following Braun’s jejunojejunostomy
Raj Gopal, Thirthar Palanivelu Elamurugan, Sunny Hage, Rajakannu Muthukumarassamy, Vikram Kate, Department of Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry 605006, India
Author contributions: All the authors contributed to the acquisition of data, drafting the article and final approval of the version to be published.
Correspondence to: Vikram Kate, MS, FRCS (Eng.), FRCS (Ed.), FRCS (Glasg.), PhD, FACS, FACG, Professor, Department of Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Dhanvantri Nagar, Puducherry 605006, India. drvikramkate@gmail.com
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Received: October 12, 2013
Revised: October 31, 2013
Accepted: December 9, 2013
Published online: January 16, 2014
Processing time: 95 Days and 16 Hours
Revised: October 31, 2013
Accepted: December 9, 2013
Published online: January 16, 2014
Processing time: 95 Days and 16 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: Retrograde jejunojejunal and jejunogastric intussusceptions are rare. The occurrence of retrograde intussusception across two anastomoses has not been reported in the literature. A high index of suspicion and timely investigations like an esophagogastroscopy or a computed tomography scan will help to clinch the diagnosis early. Emergency surgical intervention can help to prevent clinical deterioration and save the life of the patient. We would like to emphasize the fact that a high index of clinical suspicion should be maintained in patients with gastroenteric anastomosis who present with hematemesis for the possibility of a retrograde jejunogastric intussusception; the results can be gratifying.