Radical endoscopic polypectomy combined with double-balloon enteroscopy and colonoscopy for Peutz-Jeghers syndrome.

摘要

Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (PJS) is an autosomal dominant poly-posis syndrome of the gastrointestinal tract. PJS polyps are characterized as benign hamartomatous polyps, but recent reports suggest an undefined possibility of malignant transformation. In addition, PJS is also characterized by mucocutaneous pigmentation. Clinically, PJS polyps may be complicated with intestinal bleeding, obstruction, or intussusception, and may endanger patients with PJS with the need for surgical emergencies and repeated surgeries. Recently, with the advent of balloon-assisted enteroscopy (DBE), nonsurgical removal of intestinal polyps by an elective endoscopic procedure has been made possible.