A special type of postoperative intussusception: ileoileal intussusception after surgical reduction of ileocolic intussusception in infants and children

Background

Postoperative ileoileal intussusception after surgical reduction of ileocolic intussusception in infants and children is extremely rare, and no reports of this special type of postoperative small bowel intussusception have been found in the literature.

Methods

We retrospectively reviewed the clinical charts of 6 infants and children with postoperative ileoileal intussusception that occurred after surgical reduction of ileocolic intussusception between January 1994 and December 2006. Clinical features, diagnostic strategy, operative findings, and outcome were analyzed.

Results

All 6 cases of postoperative ileoileal intussusception after surgery for ileocolic intussusception occurred within 1 week after the initial operation. The clinical manifestation was intestinal obstruction without abdominal palpable mass or bloody stool. Abdominal ultrasound examination revealed the target sign in 5 cases. Manual reduction of the intussusception was performed successfully at reoperation in each instance.

Conclusions

The clinical symptoms of postoperative ileoileal intussusception after operations for ileocolic intussusception are not typical. A second postoperative (ileoileal) intussusception should be kept in mind after surgical reduction of the first (ileocolic) intussusception in children. In any atypical postoperative ileus, a sonographic study should be done to rule out the diagnosis of postoperative intussusception. Once this condition is diagnosed, surgical treatment should be performed as soon as possible.     

Antiperistaltic (retrograde) intussusception after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass

Adult intussusception has been described after various types of gastrointestinal surgery. In some instances there may be intussusception of the jejunum into the stomach via a gastrointestinal stoma, a rare complication known as jejunogastric intussusception (JGI). We present a retrospective review of two cases of retrograde intussusception occurring years after open Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) for morbid obesity. To our knowledge there have been no documented reports of JGI occurring after RYGB and only scattered reports of JGI after Roux-en-Y reconstruction in general. Two reports of intussusception following RYGB were identified in the English literature and comprised three patients, only one of whom suffered a retrograde intussusception. As the number of RYGB procedures continues to rise, we will likely see more of this entity; and it is therefore crucial that surgeons consider acute and chronic intussusception as a cause of abdominal pain in patients who have undergone RYGB.     

Postoperative intussusception in children

BACKGROUND: Postoperative intussusception is an uncommon and sometimes forgotten cause of postoperative intestinal obstruction in children. METHODS: Eleven consecutive cases of postoperative intussusception during a period of 16 years (1981-1997) were analysed retrospectively. RESULTS: Symptoms developed after a median period of 5 days after operation. With one exception, postoperative intussusception was not diagnosed before reoperation. In ten of the 11 cases the intussusception was successfully treated with intraoperative manual reduction. CONCLUSION: Postoperative intussusception is a rare but typical complication in the paediatric age group and should be kept in mind.     

Retrograde intussusception of the efferent limb after a pancreaticojejunostomy

Retrograde intussusception is exceedingly rare and has not been reported after a pancreaticojejunostomy. Recurrent retrograde intussusception has been reported only once before. In adults retrograde intussusception has been associated with gastric resection, gastrojejunostomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, and gastrostomy tube placement. We report a case of retrograde intussusception of the efferent limb into the anastomosis of a revised Roux-en-Y bypass of the pancreas. Two long side-to-side anastomoses with plication were performed to prevent a third episode of intussusception involving this patient's Roux-en-Y.     

Antiperistaltic and isoperistaltic intussusception associated with abnormal motility after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass: a case report

Antiperistaltic and recurrent intussusceptions are extremely rare in the adult. We report a patient with both. The patient developed an antiperistaltic intussusception distal to her Roux enteroenterostomy years after a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for morbid obesity. The diagnosis was made preoperatively with gastrointestinal contrast radiography and ultrasonography. At surgery, the intussusception was reduced, and 12 inches of nonviable bowel was resected, with a functional end-to-end anastomosis. An isoperistaltic intussusception occurred in the early postoperative period just distal to the anastomosis. Manometric evaluation of the Roux limb after the second operation showed altered gastrointestinal motility, consisting of orad-propagated and aboard-propagated migrating motor complexes, minimal phase 2 activity, and lack of conversion to the fed pattern with a liquid meal. Although manometry was not performed before the development of the intussusception, our findings are consistent with the hypothesis that altered intestinal motility may contribute to the development of intussusception.     

Small bowel intussusception after blunt abdominal trauma in a 6-year-old boy: case report and review of 6 cases reported in the literature

Although intussusception is a well-known cause of acute abdomen in the pediatric population, traumatic intussusception is exceedingly rare and has been reported previously only 6 times in a preadolescent child. We present a case of ileoileal intussusception in a previously healthy 6-year-old boy after blunt trauma to the abdomen and review the English language literature on the subject.     

小儿坏死性肠套叠外科治疗84例分析

目的 探讨小儿坏死性肠套叠的病因、诊断、低压空气灌肠复位的作用、手术治疗及并发症的防治。方法 对经手术治疗的84例小儿坏死性肠套叠进行回顾性分析。结果 本组原发性肠套叠73例,继发性肠套叠11例。套叠类型回-结肠型68例,小肠型12例,结-结肠型4例。全组均行套叠复位加坏死肠段切除一期吻合术。术前误诊5例,死亡3例。结论 ①局部解剖因素是小儿肠套叠发生的主要原因;②B超检查有助于肠套叠的诊断;③对于复发性肠套叠不宜反复多次地进行低压空气灌肠复位;④手术原则是对于高度怀疑肠管坏死的不能姑息,应积极切除,但同时亦应尽可能多地保留有活力的肠管及回盲瓣。     

Laparoscopy-assisted resection of ileoileal intussusception caused by intestinal lipoma

Intussusception is the second most common abdominal emergency in children. In contrast, it is rare in adults. Adult intussusception represents only 1%-3% of patients with bowel obstruction. Although 95% of intussusception in children is idiopathic, merely 7% of adult intussusception is considered idiopathic. Owing to vague symptoms and signs, the preoperative diagnosis of adult intussusception is difficult. Once adult intussusception is diagnosed, surgical intervention is indicated because about half of both colonic and small intestinal intussusceptions are caused by malignant lesions. In this paper, we describe a case of ileoileal intussusception caused by an intestinal lipoma that was diagnosed preoperatively by computed tomography scans and was treated successfully by laparoscopy-assisted surgery. The patient was discharged uneventfully 4 days after the operation. We recommend laparoscopy-assisted surgery as a feasible therapeutic option for adult intussusception.     

Intussusception in children 5-15 years of age

Twenty cases of intussusception in children between the ages of 5 and 15 years were compared with intussusception in infancy and early childhood. They accounted for 18.5 per cent of all 108 children treated for intussusception in two large hospitals from 1964 to 1984. Diagnosis of intussusception was delayed, probably due to an unusual presentation. Fifty-five per cent had a definite predisposing factor precipitating the intussusception and 45 per cent had a small bowel intussusception, which warranted early surgical intervention. In the absence of contraindications no child should be disqualified from an attempt at hydrostatic reduction. After hydrostatic reduction careful follow-up is required to exclude an organic lesion, possibly by a small bowel follow-through meal. Surgery is indicated after hydrostatic reduction in case of chronically recurrent abdominal complaints.     

Post Colonoscopy Colonic Intussusception Reduced via a Laparoscopic Approach

Intussusception occurs when a mass in the bowel is pulled forward by normal peristalsis, with resultant invagination of the involved bowel wall. In the absence of a mass, intussusception may be caused by functional disturbances without gross mural abnormality. Colo-colonic intussusception in adult is relatively rare and usually secondary to a definable lesion, the majority of which are malignant in nature. Idiopathic intussusception in adults is rare and its pathogenesis is poorly understood.We present a case report of an adult colo-colonic intussusception occurring after colonoscopy, which was treated successfully with laparoscopic reduction. We speculate that the intussusception was induced by post-polypectomy mucosal edema acting as a lead point and therefore can be treated without resection.     

Postoperative intussusception, causal or casual relationships?

Postoperative intussusception (POI) is a recognised but uncommon condition. Primary intussusception has been reported several times from Africa, but there are only two reports of postoperative intussusception. A literature review on POI was performed by searching the Medline between 1966 and 1998 together with relevant references in publications on the subject. Postoperative intussusception occurs within a month of an operation. It differs from primary intussusception. No specific aetiology has been found. Predisposing factors based on disorder of peristalsis have been proposed. At risk are patients with prolonged postoperative ileus after prolonged surgery with extensive dissection or after a postoperative regimen of radiation and/or chemotherapy. The diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion. Contrast radiology is not reliable in the diagnosis. The preferred treatment is operative reduction, but resection may be indicated. There are no reports of recurrence after surgical treatment. Preventive measures include gentle handling and avoidance of drying of intestines at operation. The paucity of reports from Africa may mean that the diagnosis is being overlooked.     

Intrauterine intussusception: a rare cause of intestinal atresia

Intrauterine intussusception is an uncommon cause of intestinal atresia. We report a case of ileal atresia owing to antenatal intussusception revealed as an intraluminal polypoid lesion after surgical intervention.     

A case of postoperative recurrent intussusception associated with indwelling bowel tube

Intussusception is quite uncommon in adults. We report a rare case of a 76-year-old man with small bowel intussusception induced by two indwelling bowel tubes, the first a jejunal feeding tube and the second an ileus tube. After complete reduction of the first intussusception caused by the jejunal feeding tube and adhesion, re-intussusception occurred due to the postoperative adhesion and ileus tube inserted into the bowel after the previous operation for intussusception. Finally, the part of the jejunum with re-intussusception and adhesion, including the place where the previous reduced intussusception had occurred, was resected. This case is a reminder that when there is no mucosal lesion other than an indwelling bowel tube or a hard adhesion/inflammation around intussusception, the patient should be operated on without delay for resection of the intussusception to prevent re-intussusception, even if the resected bowel is predicted to be long.     

Antegrade jejunogastric intussusception and common bile duct stones at 14 months after gastrectomy and cholecystectomy: A case report

IntroductionIntussusception after gastrectomy is a minor complication after gastrectomy, while common bile duct stone (CBD) is also a rare complication post cholecystectomy. We report a case that simultaneously caused both intussusception and CBD stone following gastrectomy with prophylactic cholecystectomy.Case presentationA 74-year-old woman underwent distal gastrectomy with Roux-en-Y reconstruction and prophylactic cholecystectomy for gastric cancer. After 14 months, the patient reported nausea and vomiting. Abdominal computed tomography scanning showed antegrade intussusception of the Roux limb of the gastrojejunostomy and calculi in the common bile duct, with a diagnosis of jejunogastric intussusception and common bile duct stones. The patient was hospitalized and endoscopic examination was performed on day 3. Endoscopic treatment did not resolve the intussusception, which also obstructed the bile duct stones. Elective surgery was performed on day 10, in which the invaginated Roux limb of the gastrojejunostomy was resected after manual reinstatement to its original position. This was followed by open exploration of the common bile duct and T-tube drainage. The patient was discharged 25 days post- surgery.DiscussionJejunogastric intussusception and CBD stone may require operative management, although the operation could be elective after sufficient examination and preparation.ConclusionJejunogastric intussusception and bile duct stones are rare after distal gastrectomy, physicians should be alerted to the possibility of these complications.     

26例儿童术后肠套叠的临床研究

目的探讨儿童术后肠套叠的特点诊断、治疗。方法回顾性分析我科在1999年1月-2009年12月期26例术后肠套叠和1416例原发性肠套叠的临床资料。结果本组病人住院术后肠套叠好发于6个月～3岁患儿；88％发生于术后14d内，其中92％为小肠套叠：其手术前诊断率为61％，误诊率为38％。术后肠套叠的临床表现以腹痛、呕吐、腹胀、肛门停止排气和排便为主，血便和腹部包块发生率较原发性肠套叠低（P〈O．01）。26例均接受手术治疗，22例行肠套叠徒手整复术，4例行肠切除吻合术，患儿全部痊愈出院，无1例复发。结论儿童术后肠套叠常发生于腹膜后手术及肠管暴露时间长的手术后，临床症状不典型，其术前误诊率高，确诊后需手术治疗，早期诊断和手术可以减少肠坏死切除的机会。     

Laparoscopic diagnosis and treatment of small bowel obstruction caused by postoperative intussusception

Small bowel obstruction is a common problem, especially for patients who have had previous abdominal surgery possibly complicated by postoperative adhesions. In contrast to adhesions, postoperative intussusception is an unusual cause of small bowel obstruction. We report a case of small bowel obstruction that occurred one month after antrectomy for duodenal ulcer with massive bleeding. Laparoscopic surgery was attempted after conservative treatment failed. A segment of jejunojejunal intussusception about 50 cm below the ligament of Treitz was identified and laparoscopic reduction of the intussusception was performed. The patient had an uneventful postoperative course and remained asymptomatic at 10-month follow-up. Although not frequently encountered, postoperative intussusception should be considered a possible etiology in patients with postoperative small bowel obstruction. In experienced hands, the laparoscopic approach offers a feasible option for correct diagnosis and appropriate treatment in this situation.     

Prevention of postoperative intestinal intussusception by prophylactic morphine administration in dogs used for organ transplantation research

In this report 149 kidney transplants were performed as part of experiments on renal perfusion preservation, and the effect of morphine treatment on the incidence of postoperative intussusception was concurrently evaluated. Intestinal intussusception developed in 17% (14 of 83 dogs transplanted) of untreated dogs after transplantation. Intraoperative intravenous administration of morphine (0.5 mg/kg) resulted in a reduction in the rate of intussusception to 3.3% (2 of 61 dogs transplanted). Postoperative administration of morphine was ineffective in reducing the incidence of intussusception. The results indicate that intraoperative administration of morphine is effective in preventing postoperative intussusception in dogs used for experimental transplantation and may reduce animal losses and research costs in experimental surgical laboratories.     

The incidence of negative intraoperative findings after unsuccessful hydrostatic reduction of ileocolic intussusception in children: A retrospective analysis

Background

There is a lack of studies addressing the occurrence of negative intraoperative findings (that is the absence of intussusception) after an unsuccessful hydrostatic reduction of an ileocolic intussusception. The aim of this study is to determine the incidence of negative intraoperative findings after unsuccessful hydrostatic reduction of ileocolic intussusception.

Intussusception due to lymphoma

Over 1,200 infants and children with an intussusception were treated at our hospital over the last 40 years and from this group, only 11 were found to have a lymphoma as a leading point for the intussusception. This number represents 17% of the 65 pathologic lesions that have caused an intussusception. Three children were under 41/2 years of age. All the children except two were chronically ill with pain for at least 1 week and usually for several months; weight loss and an abdominal mass in many instances provided the suspicion of a possible malignancy. When barium studies were done, there was almost always an ileocolic intussusception present with some obstruction. Reduction of the intussusception was accomplished with hydrostatic barium enema in 10 of the 11 patients; the one reduction, however, had a residual filling defect. Surgery confirmed the above findings and a resection of the leading point lymphoma was carried out in all of the children. In spite of all forms of treatment, death followed in all but three, usually within several months. One of these three survivors was treated with radiotherapy and steroids (after surgical excision) and is alive after 30 years; the second was also given chemotherapy and is alive and well after 6 years, and the third has not had radiotherapy and is alive after 10 months.     

Small bowel intussusception with the Meckel's diverticulum after blunt abdominal trauma: a case report

Intussusception with the Meckel's diverticulum is a rare but well-known cause of small bowel obstruction in the adult. After blunt abdominal trauma, intussusception is exceedingly rare and has been reported previously only in few cases. We present a case of a previously healthy 28-year-old man developing four days after blunt abdominal trauma signs of small bowel obstruction. Ileo-ileal intussusception was suggested by computed tomography. Exploration revealed ileo-ileal intussusception with Meckel's diverticulum. A diverticulectomy with small bowel resection was performed.