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  • Title: A rare complication of small bowel intussusception: report of a case and review of literature.
    Author: Pietro I, Astra BF, Simona MA, Carmelo R.
    Journal: Afr J Paediatr Surg; 2013; 10(4):381-3. PubMed ID: 24469494.
    Abstract:
    Volvulus and intussusception are rare conditions in children. We describe an unusual case of intussusception due to a solitary Peutz-Jeghers type hamartomatous polyp complicated by volvulus, which occurred in an 11-year-old girl. A laparotomy allows to successfully treat the pathology. The postoperative course was favourable. We discuss the clinical findings and the values of the preoperative instrumental diagnosis. The literature is reviewed. Identifying a midgut volvulus, as complication of a small bowel intussusception, during the diagnostic phase could help in choosing the most appropriate surgical approach.
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