Peutz–Jeghers syndrome: management for recurrent intussusceptions
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This retrospective study of nine pediatric PJS patients demonstrates a bowel-preservation approach to managing recurrent intussusceptions. The authors advocate for enterotomy with polypectomy over extensive resection to prevent short bowel syndrome, emphasizing conservative management and combined endoscopic-surgical strategies.
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- PJS patients require multiple surgeries for recurrent intussusception; avoid extensive resection to prevent short bowel syndrome.
- Enterotomy with polypectomy after intussusception reduction preserves bowel length better than resection and anastomosis.
- Combined endoscopy (UGIE/LGIE) and intraoperative enteroscopy enables comprehensive polyp surveillance and targeted intervention.
- Conservative management under close observation is preferred when surgical indication is unclear to minimize cumulative bowel loss.
- Early aggressive resection should be avoided given diffuse GI polyp involvement; prioritize bowel-sparing techniques.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Peutz–Jeghers syndrome: management for recurrent intussusceptions. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2024-06-02. https://origin-library.globalcastmd.com/article/8685
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