A Rare Case of Gangrenous Jejunoileal Intussusception Secondary to Jejunal Polyp

Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 1

Abstract

Gangrenous intussusception is a life threatening condition requiring urgent resuscitation, early exploration and resection of the affected bowel to reduce mortality and morbidity. Jejunal polyps causing such pathology are rare and unique. Here we present one such case.

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Bharat Shankar, Girish Kullolli, B. B. Metan

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Bharat Shankar, Girish Kullolli, B. B. Metan (2015). A Rare Case of Gangrenous Jejunoileal Intussusception Secondary to Jejunal Polyp. Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences, 3(1), 318-319. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-373402