Postoperative intussusception: a rare but critical complication in adult patients with Crohn's disease - case report and literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Postoperative entero-enteric intussusception is a rare complication in adult patients with Crohn's disease (CD). The knowledge of this distinct complication and its timely diagnosis and therapy are of utmost importance to prevent fatal intestinal necrosis. There is no consensus about the optimal management of postoperative entero-enteric intussusception, although surgical exploration is widely advised.

Case presentation

In this report we describe an unusual case of postoperative jejuno-jejunal intussusception following small bowel resection in a patient with stricturing CD. Furthermore, this report offers an overview of the available literature and summarizes the best approach and management strategies for adult intussusception associated with CD.

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SUBMITTER: Eschlbock SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10576550 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature