Waugh's Syndrome: Report of Two Children with Intussusception

Khan, Yousuf Aziz; Yadav, Sunil Kumar; Elkholy, Ashraf

doi:10.1055/s-0037-1604264

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“…The exact frequency of Waugh's syndrome is not known [7]. However, in their prospective study, Brereton et al reported an atypically positioned duodeno-jejunal junction in 40% of patients with intussusception [2].…”

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Recurrent intussusception as a rare clinical manifestation of intestinal malrotation in children—a case report and review of literature

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Background Mobile caecum along with malfixed small bowel mesentery in malrotation is incriminated to cause intussusception in children. This dual association is very rare and is labeled as Waugh’s syndrome. This is often missed during conservative management of intussusception and may manifest as chronic intussusception. Case presentation We report a rare case of intestinal malrotation in a 13-year-old boy who presented as recurrent intussusception. The child was resuscitated and was operated, where malrotation of gut was detected. We discuss the clinical presentation, radiological findings, and management of this rare association in light of current available literature. Conclusion The presence of mobile caecum and redundant bowel loops with narrow mesentery in case of malrotation is an important factor leading to intussusception.

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Recurrent intussusception as a rare clinical manifestation of intestinal malrotation in children—a case report and review of literature

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“…In rarer cases of retrograde intussusception, retraction attempts to retrieve a migrated catheter, similar to a fishing rod, can result in intussusception of the distal bowel into the proximal bowel and cause retrograde intussusception, as in our patient [ 3 ]. While the etiology of intussusception in the pediatric population is mostly idiopathic, secondary intussusception can occur due to a variety of etiological factors [ 12 , 13 ]. The inclusion of feeding catheter migration as a rare cause of secondary intussusception in children will be helpful for early diagnosis.…”

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Retrograde coiled spring jejunal intussusception in an infant due to Foley catheter gastrostomy: a case report

Mehmetoğlu

2022

BMC Gastroenterol

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Background For infants who need long-term enteral feeding but are unable to maintain sufficient oral intake, feeding gastrostomy tube placement is required. The use of a Foley catheter as a replacement catheter in a Stamm gastrostomy is indicated in the absence of dedicated gastrostomy feeding tubes; however, this approach has been associated with many morbidities. In this report, an unusual case of an infant who underwent a major operation due to coiled spring jejunal intussusception caused by Foley catheter migration is described. Case presentation A 6-month-old neurologically impaired premature female patient was admitted to the emergency unit with respiratory distress, nonbilious vomiting and an ineffective gastrostomy feeding tube. Her history revealed that, at the age of 2 months, she had undergone Stamm gastrostomy for enteral feeding with a Pezzer catheter. However, at the age of 5 months, the Pezzer catheter became dislodged and was replaced with a Foley catheter. The patient subsequently underwent emergent exploratory laparotomy due to intestinal obstruction. During the operation, retrograde coiled spring jejunal intussusceptions with multiple areas of local necrosis and perforations were observed. Resection of the affected jejunal segment and end-to-end anastomosis were performed. The postoperative period was long and very demanding due to the presence of several comorbidities. To our knowledge, this is the first operative demonstration of coiled spring intussusception. Conclusion This case report aims to increase clinical awareness of the possibility of coiled spring intussusception following the use of Foley catheter in a gastrostomy and the difficulties encountered in the surgical course of a premature infant.

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“…Waugh's syndrome is a rare syndrome in which patients present with combined disease pathologies of acute-onset intussusception and gut malrotation. Its incidence has not truly established, but less than 100 cases worldwide have been reported so far as of 2017 [6] . Chronic intussusception constitutes about 3% of all intussusception cases in children less than 1 year and around 10% is older children [7] .…”

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An unusual cluster of Waugh syndrome as a cause of intestinal obstruction in children - A case series

Elkeir

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Gurru³

et al. 2022

International Journal of Surgery Case Reports

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Waugh's Syndrome: Report of Two Children with Intussusception

Cited by 8 publications

References 11 publications

Recurrent intussusception as a rare clinical manifestation of intestinal malrotation in children—a case report and review of literature

Recurrent intussusception as a rare clinical manifestation of intestinal malrotation in children—a case report and review of literature

Retrograde coiled spring jejunal intussusception in an infant due to Foley catheter gastrostomy: a case report

An unusual cluster of Waugh syndrome as a cause of intestinal obstruction in children - A case series

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