Abstract
Jejunogastric intussusception is a potentially lethal complication of gastric surgery intussusceptions that can occur in any patient who has had a gastrojejunostomy. The diagnostic triad consists of high intestinal obstruction, left hypochondriac mass and hematemesis. On abdominal examination there may be left upper quadrant tenderness and guarding, and occasionally a mass may be felt. Often the mass is concealed by the rib cage and the guarding. Because the lesion is intraluminal, there is no peritoneal irritation and ileus is a late sign. This complication may occur at a variable period after original gastric operation. The treatment of acute variety of jejunogastric intussusception is prompt surgery. Delay in surgery beyond 48 hours is associated with an approximately 50% mortality.
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