Intra-Abdominal Hypertension-Induced Gastroesophageal Intussusception: A Rare Complication of Transurethral Resection of a Bladder Tumor

Volume: 22
Published: May 21, 2021
Abstract
BACKGROUND:Gastroesophageal intussusception (GEI) generally develops in patients with risk factors. However, intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) rarely causes sudden GEI in patients without known risk factors. Endoscopic or surgical intervention is generally performed to reduce GEI. However, when GEI is induced by IAH, intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) decompression can contribute to GEI reduction. CASE REPORT:An 81-year-old man who underwent...
Paper Details
Title
Intra-Abdominal Hypertension-Induced Gastroesophageal Intussusception: A Rare Complication of Transurethral Resection of a Bladder Tumor
Published Date
May 21, 2021
Volume
22
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