Retrograde Jejuno Gastric Intussusception

Retrograde Jejuno Gastric Intussusception

Retrograde Intussusception means the telescoping in of a distal segment of gastro intestinal tract in to proximal part. After gastro jejunostomy patient can develop what is called Retrograde Jejuno Gastric Intussusception.

          The clinical features include -

                                                      Lump in the epigastrium, 

                                                      Haemetemesis 

                                                      Abdominal pain with vomiting

         Note the 'coil spring appearance' of the jejunum, which can be made out even in a plain radiograph of the abdomen. 

                                                                                      Courtesy- An Unknown Friend!