Laparoscopic-assisted disinvagination and polypectomy for multiple intussusceptions induced by small intestinal polyps in patients with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome: a case report

BackgroundPeutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS) is a very rare autosomal dominant genetic disorder characterized by hamartomatous polyps in the gastrointestinal tract and hyperpigmentation of the lips, hands, and feet. The hamartomatous polyps in the small intestine often cause intussusception and bleeding.Case presentationA 62-year-old male was hospitalized for treatment of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. In the small intestine, computed tomography showed three small polyps with intussusceptions. Since the patient had gastrointestinal polyposis and pigmentation of his lips, fingers, and toes, he was diagnosed with PJS. After an inferior vena cava filter was placed, he underwent laparoscopic-assisted surgery. The polyps causing intussusception were resected as far as possible without intestinal resection, since they had caused progressive anemia and might cause intestinal obstruction in the future. The patient was discharged from the hospital on postoperative day 9 without complications.ConclusionsLaparoscopic-assisted disinvagination and polypectomy is a useful, minimally invasive treatment for multiple intussusceptions caused by small intestinal polyps in patients with PJS.

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Peutz-Jeghers syndrome is a rare genetic disorder characterized by gastrointestinal polyps and pigmentation. Laparoscopic-assisted disinvagination and polypectomy is a useful, minimally invasive treatment for PJS patients with multiple intussusceptions caused by small intestinal polyps.